Running a locksmith business in Charlotte, NC
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area has about 140 locksmiths. The median wage is $21.81 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's in line with the North Carolina median of $22.07. Nationally, the median is $24.68, so Charlotte pays 12% less.
Market snapshot
- Locksmiths employed in the metro area
- 140
- Median hourly wage
- $21.81
- Middle 50% earn
- $15.72 to $28.58 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $45,370
- North Carolina median hourly wage
- $22.07
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Job concentration
- 1.06× the national share
- Locksmith businesses in the metro area
- 43
- Charlotte population
- 903,844
- Median year homes were built in Charlotte
- 1995
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 Charlotte ranks in North Carolina
- #1 of 4 North Carolina metros for the number of locksmiths
- #4 of 4 for median hourly wage
Locksmith in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 40 | $22.85 |
| Durham, NC | 30 | $25.51 |
| Raleigh, NC | 60 | $22.69 |
| Atlanta, GA | 210 | $27.88 |
| Richmond, VA | 90 | $24.65 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 90 | $25.48 |
How Tradesman helps locksmith businesses in Charlotte
Night rates without the math
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Hardware in stock
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Questions about locksmith in Charlotte
How much do locksmiths make in Charlotte?
In May 2025, the median wage for locksmiths in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area was $21.81 an hour. The middle half earned between $15.72 and $28.58 an hour.
How many locksmiths work in Charlotte?
About 140 locksmiths worked in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many locksmith businesses are in Charlotte?
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area had 43 establishments classified as locksmith businesses in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area unless they name Charlotte. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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