49-9094.00

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

8.0OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 75% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 77% probability of automation for this role
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75%
of jobs safer
258
jobs riskier than this
-8.3%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Locksmiths and safe repairers perform physical security hardware installation and maintenance—rekeying locks, opening safes, installing access control hardware—where the manual manipulation skill and on-site problem-solving are irreducibly human. AI has minimal impact on the physical locksmithing trade, though electronic access control growth is shifting some work toward IT-adjacent skills. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; security hardware demand grows and the physical manipulation skills are not automation candidates.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$50,490
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-8.3%
Declining
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →