Running a locksmith business in Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area has about 60 locksmiths. The median wage is $22.69 an hour, so half earn more and half earn less. That's 3% above the North Carolina median of $22.07. Nationally, the median is $24.68, so Raleigh pays 8% less.
Market snapshot
- Locksmiths employed in the metro area
- 60
- Median hourly wage
- $22.69
- Middle 50% earn
- $17.30 to $28.43 an hour
- Median annual wage
- $47,200
- North Carolina median hourly wage
- $22.07
- U.S. median hourly wage
- $24.68
- Job concentration
- 0.87× the national share
- Locksmith businesses in the metro area
- 14
- Raleigh population
- 481,031
- Median year homes were built in Raleigh
- 1997
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 Raleigh ranks in North Carolina
- #2 of 4 North Carolina metros for the number of locksmiths
- #3 of 4 for median hourly wage
Locksmith in nearby cities
| City | Workers in the metro | Median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | 30 | $25.51 |
| 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 Raleigh
Night rates without the math
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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 Raleigh
How much do locksmiths make in Raleigh?
In May 2025, the median wage for locksmiths in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area was $22.69 an hour. The middle half earned between $17.30 and $28.43 an hour.
How many locksmiths work in Raleigh?
About 60 locksmiths worked in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How many locksmith businesses are in Raleigh?
The Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area had 14 establishments classified as locksmith businesses in 2023, according to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns.
Sources
Figures cover the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area unless they name Raleigh. Wages are for employees, not business owners.
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