Occupations/49-9094.00
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
33%
More resilient
Human characteristics
56%
Balanced human and task mix
Task orientation
47%
Mixed exposure
A day in this job
- Task
Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
- Task
Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- Task
Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
- 02Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- 03Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- 04Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- 05Open safe locks by drilling.
- 06Set up and maintain master key systems.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks3.00
- Degree of automation1.58
- Time sitting2.54
- Originality (ability)2.25
- Conflict situations2.54
- Hands-on objects/tools4.15
- Outdoors / weather4.38
- Disease exposure1.52
- Decision freedom4.04
Top abilities
- Near Vision4.00
- Arm-Hand Steadiness4.00
- Finger Dexterity3.88
- Visualization3.62
- Control Precision3.62
- Oral Expression3.50
- Manual Dexterity3.50
- Problem Sensitivity3.38
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension3.00
- Active Listening3.12
- Writing2.75
- Speaking3.12
- Mathematics2.62
- Science1.00
- Critical Thinking3.38
- Active Learning2.62
- Learning Strategies2.38
- Monitoring2.62
CIP matches
Schools offering related programs
9 shown
Earnings are College Scorecard medians for that program, 1 and 2 years after completion. A dash means the Department suppressed the cell or the campus is not in the field file.
| Institution | Program | Tuition | Admit | Grad 6-yr | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Minnesota-Rochester Rochester, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $14,200 | 72% | 73% | 1 yr $28,960 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 47.04 |
Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $5,900 | 100% | 28% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Certificate · CIP 47.04 |
Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $6,200 | 100% | 33% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $6,200 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $6,100 | 100% | 36% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $6,000 | 100% | 37% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Anoka Technical College Anoka, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $6,300 | 100% | 48% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Lake Superior College Duluth, MN · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $5,900 | 100% | 38% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |
Macomb Community College Warren, MI · Public | Locksmithing and Safe Repair 47.0403 | $4,200 | 100% | 22% | 1 yr — 2 yr — Not reported |