Running a locksmith business in Rochester, NY
The Rochester, NY metro area has about 40 locksmiths. The median wage is $26.64 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 10% below the New York median of $29.73. Nationally, the median is $24.68, so Rochester pays 8% more.
Market snapshot
- Locksmiths employed in the metro area
- 40
- Median hourly wage
- $26.64
- Middle 50% earn
- $24.08 to $28.72 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $55,410
- New York median hourly wage
- $29.73
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Job concentration
- 0.84× the national share
- Locksmith businesses in the metro area
- 9
- Rochester population
- 208,772
- Median year homes were built in Rochester
- 1938
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.
How Rochester ranks in New York
- #4 of 5 New York metros for the number of locksmiths
- #4 of 5 for median hourly wage
Locksmith in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, NY | 50 | $26.00 |
| Syracuse, NY | 30 | $29.14 |
| Albany, NY | 50 | $28.00 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 30 | $25.52 |
| Allentown, PA | 30 | $23.90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 130 | $22.89 |
How Tradesman helps locksmith businesses in Rochester
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 Rochester
How much do locksmiths make in Rochester?
In May 2025, the median wage for locksmiths in the Rochester, NY metro area was $26.64 an hour. The middle half earned between $24.08 and $28.72 an hour.
How many locksmiths work in Rochester?
About 40 locksmiths worked in the Rochester, NY metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many locksmith businesses are in Rochester?
The Rochester, NY metro area had 9 establishments classified as locksmith businesses in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Rochester, NY metro area unless they name Rochester. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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