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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers in Georgia

Locksmiths and safe repairers repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes. They work in their own shops, visit homes and businesses, work in hospitals and other institutions, or handle emergency calls when people get locked out. In Georgia the median pay is $54,050 a year, 5% above the national median of $51,320.

$54,050median pay in Georgia, per year
$40,210–$67,030middle half earn
330employed in Georgia
$51,320U.S. median, for comparison
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Openings in Georgia and remote

  • Locksmith · Veterans Health Administration · Atlanta, Georgia · $34.34–$40

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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

RepairingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementActive ListeningSpeakingService OrientationQuality Control AnalysisReading Comprehension

Knowledge areas

MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementLaw and Government

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Licenses and training in Georgia

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O*NET-SOC 49-9094.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.