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Locksmiths

Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.

Locksmiths are best known for letting people into their homes or cars when they lock themselves out. To open locked doors, locksmiths insert lock picks into locks and move them around.

Locksmiths are in the Manufacturing career cluster and the Maintenance, Installation and Repair pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Above the statewide median

$22.83 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   23.8%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machine.
  • Keep records of company locks and keys.
  • Insert new or repaired wheels into safes to change combinations.
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Job Title Examples:

 Lock Technician,  Road Service Locksmith,  Service Technician 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.