Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,630 or more. The middle half of locksmiths and safe repairers in Milwaukee earn between $45,720 and $71,740.
- $39K10th
- $46K25th
- $61KMedian
- $72K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,340 | $4,945 | $28.53 |
| Median | $61,170 | $5,098 | $29.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,720 | $3,810 | $21.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,740 | $5,978 | $34.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Locksmiths and safe repairers in Milwaukee earn 12% more than the Wisconsin average ($52,970) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($55,470). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $51,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $59,340 | $61,170 | $39,160 | $81,630 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $52,970 | $48,360 | $37,960 | $74,310 | 130 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $59,340, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $47,823 a year, or $3,985 a month and $1,839 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for locksmiths and safe repairers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $59,340 buys what about $61,215 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$55,790
- Grand Rapids, MI$52,830
- Indianapolis, IN$50,100
- Detroit, MI$51,560
- Minneapolis, MN$58,020
- St. Louis, MO$57,080
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do locksmiths and safe repairers make an hour in Milwaukee?
$28.53 an hour on average, and $29.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level locksmiths and safe repairers salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the locksmiths and safe repairers take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $47,823 a year ($3,985 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,340.
Do locksmiths and safe repairers earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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