Running a locksmith business in Washington, DC
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area has about 300 locksmiths. The median wage is $29.19 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. Nationally, the median is $24.68, so Washington pays 18% more.
Market snapshot
- Locksmiths employed in the metro area
- 300
- Median hourly wage
- $29.19
- Middle 50% earn
- $26.54 to $36.90 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $60,720
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Job concentration
- 0.99× the national share
- Locksmith businesses in the metro area
- 76
- Washington population
- 681,294
- Median year homes were built in Washington
- 1958
Job concentration compares the share of local jobs held by locksmiths with the share nationwide. Above 1 means the trade is more concentrated here than average.
Locksmith in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 130 | $29.26 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 30 | $25.52 |
| Richmond, VA | 90 | $24.65 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 270 | $27.41 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 60 | $33.71 |
| Allentown, PA | 30 | $23.90 |
How Tradesman helps locksmith businesses in Washington
Night rates without the math
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Send the closest tech
The dispatch map shows where every technician is, so the nearest one gets the next call.
Hardware in stock
Track lock cylinders, deadbolts and keys in inventory. Stock goes down when they're used on an invoice.
Questions about locksmith in Washington
How much do locksmiths make in Washington?
In May 2025, the median wage for locksmiths in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area was $29.19 an hour. The middle half earned between $26.54 and $36.90 an hour.
How many locksmiths work in Washington?
About 300 locksmiths worked in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many locksmith businesses are in Washington?
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area had 76 establishments classified as locksmith businesses in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area unless they name Washington. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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