Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay range in Anchorage
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,440 or more. The middle half of locksmiths and safe repairers in Anchorage earn between $49,070 and $74,950.
- $44K10th
- $49K25th
- $58KMedian
- $75K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,540 | $5,378 | $31.03 |
| Median | $58,340 | $4,862 | $28.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,950 | $6,246 | $36.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in Anchorage vs. Alaska and the U.S.
Locksmiths and safe repairers in Anchorage earn 3% less than the Alaska average ($66,550) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($55,470). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $51,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $64,540 | $58,340 | $44,050 | $114,440 | n/a |
| Alaska | $66,550 | $58,390 | $44,050 | $114,440 | 80 |
| United States | $55,470 | $51,320 | $35,530 | $79,400 | 15,040 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary after taxes in Anchorage
On the average salary of $64,540, a single filer in Anchorage takes home about $54,038 a year, or $4,503 a month and $2,078 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Is Anchorage a good place for locksmiths and safe repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Anchorage area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $64,540 buys what about $61,222 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Anchorage ($60,200). A typical home costs $422,103, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$62,000
- Portland, OR$57,920
- Spokane, WA$55,880
- Eugene, OR$52,350
- Boise, ID$45,310
- Reno, NV$49,400
Highest-paying cities for locksmiths and safe repairers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,480).
- San Jose, CA$78,480
- San Francisco, CA$76,180
- New Haven, CT$75,360
- Hartford, CT$72,210
- Boston, MA$69,800
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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in Anchorage: questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make an hour in Anchorage?
$31.03 an hour on average, and $28.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers salary in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the locksmiths and safe repairers take-home pay in Anchorage?
About $54,038 a year ($4,503 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,540. Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
Do locksmiths and safe repairers earn more in Anchorage than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($55,470).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9094; area Anchorage, AK (11260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 18.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included.
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