Running a locksmith business in Durham, NC
The Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area has about 30 locksmiths. The median wage is $25.51 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 16% above the North Carolina median of $22.07. Nationally, the median is $24.68, so Durham pays 3% more.
Market snapshot
- Locksmiths employed in the metro area
- 30
- Median hourly wage
- $25.51
- Middle 50% earn
- $19.65 to $34.52 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $53,060
- North Carolina median hourly wage
- $22.07
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Job concentration
- 0.97× the national share
- Locksmith businesses in the metro area
- 6
- Durham population
- 291,467
- Median year homes were built in Durham
- 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 Durham ranks in North Carolina
- #4 of 4 North Carolina metros for the number of locksmiths
- #1 of 4 for median hourly wage
Locksmith in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 60 | $22.69 |
| Greensboro, NC | 40 | $22.85 |
| Charlotte, NC | 140 | $21.81 |
| Richmond, VA | 90 | $24.65 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 90 | $25.48 |
| Washington, DC | 300 | $29.19 |
How Tradesman helps locksmith businesses in Durham
Night rates without the math
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Send the closest tech
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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 Durham
How much do locksmiths make in Durham?
In May 2025, the median wage for locksmiths in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area was $25.51 an hour. The middle half earned between $19.65 and $34.52 an hour.
How many locksmiths work in Durham?
About 30 locksmiths worked in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many locksmith businesses are in Durham?
The Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area had 6 establishments classified as locksmith businesses in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area unless they name Durham. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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