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Will AI replace locksmiths and safe repairers?AI replacement risk 34% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$51,320
25th–75th pct. $43,160–$64,560
Top pay (est.)
$103,200
Top 10% $79,400
Pay in 5 years
$57,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$64,600est.
$55,600–$75,100
Outlook score
35/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
34%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−11.7%
1,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Locksmiths and Safe Repairers? AI replacement risk

34%
Low
Ranked #296 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

Key skills

Repairing
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.1
Operation and Control
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.9
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Public Safety and Security
3.9
Sales and Marketing
3.7
Education and Training
3.7
Administration and Management
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.6
Mathematics
3.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsThinking CreativelyPerforming General Physical Activities

Important abilities

Near VisionVisualizationArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityControl PrecisionOral Expression

Education of workers

High school diploma
62%
Post-secondary certificate
15%
Some college
8%
Less than high school
8%
Bachelor's degree
4%
Professional degree
4%

Training before entry

6–12 months
27%
3–6 months
19%
Up to 1 month
19%
None / short demo
8%
1–2 years
8%
2–4 years
8%
1–3 months
8%
Over 10 years
4%

Related work experience

None
31%
2–4 years
23%
1–2 years
19%
6–12 months
19%
Over 10 years
8%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.