by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 43 degrees and certificates in Locksmithing & Safe Repair. Certificates are the most popular award, at 67% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $47,220 one year after completing, rising to $58,456 after four years.
A major in Locksmithing & Safe Repair covers Locksmithing And Safe Repair. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Technical Knowledge And Skills To Make, Repair, Maintain, Modify, And Open Locks; To Make Keys; To Enter And Change Lock And Safe Combinations; And Install And Repair Safes.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., locksmithing & safe repair draws strong interest, with 43 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award locksmithing & safe repair degrees, an average of 22 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 37.
By level, the 43 awards include 29 certificates and 14 master’s degrees.
Women earned 2% of locksmithing & safe repair degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 43). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (14) and Hispanic or Latino (14).
The most common locksmithing & safe repair credential is the certificate: 29 of the 43 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to locksmithing & safe repair call most for Repairing, Critical Thinking and Time Management, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service and Public Safety and Security, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness and Finger Dexterity.
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How long a locksmithing & safe repair degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 29 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to locksmithing & safe repair, at 61.5%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 61.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 15.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 7.7% |
| Some college courses | 7.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 3.9% |
| First professional degree | 3.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Locksmithing & Safe Repair, with an average median salary of $49,146; the strongest outlook belongs to Locksmiths and Safe Repairers, at 10.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Time Lock Expert, Safe Expert, CMS (Certified Master Safecracker) and RST (Registered Safe Technician).
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to locksmithing & safe repair, at 411,809.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 411,809 | 10.8% |
Locksmithing & Safe Repair graduates earn a median $47,220 one year after completing their program, $58,456 after four years and $44,868 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,220 |
| 4 years | $58,456 |
| 5 years | $44,868 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to locksmithing & safe repair, with a median salary of $49,146.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $49,146 |
Locksmithing & Safe Repair has 5 similar majors in the Mechanic & Repair Technologies field, which together award 3,691 degrees a year; the largest are Gunsmithing/Gunsmith (3,371), Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair (201) and Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking (78). Browse all Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
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