As of June 2026, Locksmiths and Safe Repairers has an AI-exposure score of 50/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

50/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 33% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$51,320. About 1,700 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How you compare to similar Installation & Repair roles

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (you)
50
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50
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49
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49
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49
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Keep records of company locks and keys.
Augmentable
  • Set up and maintain master key systems.
  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
  • Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
  • Open safe locks by drilling.
  • Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
  • Install alarm and electronic access systems.
  • Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
  • Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
  • Unlock cars and other vehicles.
Durable
  • Install door hardware, such as locks and closers.
  • Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as power drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
  • Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
  • Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.

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