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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,110
Median Annual Salary
▲
+22.7% vs 2024
$57,810
Mean Salary
$58,110
Median Salary
$27.94
Hourly Rate
430 people work as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois earn a median salary of $58,110 per year ($4,842/month).
This is 11.0% above the national average of $52,335.
Illinois ranks #11 out of 48 states for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay.
Approximately 430 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 22.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Top Skills
Repairing
3.5
Time Management
3.25
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.57
Customer and Personal Service
4.19
Public Safety and Security
4.05
English Language
3.86
Sales and Marketing
3.52
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(65.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois
Salaries for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois range from $35,960 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $88,790 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,460 and $65,570.
Median $58,110
P10: $35,960P25: $37,460P75: $65,570P90: $88,790
10th
$35,960
25th
$37,460
Median
$58,110
75th
$65,570
90th
$88,790
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,960
$17.29
$2,996
25th Percentile
$37,460
$18.01
$3,121
Median (50th)
$58,110
$27.94
$4,842
75th Percentile
$65,570
$31.52
$5,464
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$88,790
$42.69
$7,399
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,810 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Locksmiths and Safe Repairers make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois is $58,110 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,810.
What is the salary range for a Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois?
Salaries for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois range from $35,960 at the 10th percentile to $88,790 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,460 and $65,570.
What is the starting salary for a Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois?
Entry-level Locksmiths and Safe Repairers positions in Illinois typically start around $35,960 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 430 people are employed as Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Illinois is approximately $27.94 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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