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Compare locksmith licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$51,239
across 47 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$182
across 12 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,140#42 | 4 mo#40 | $88.25#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $59,300#10 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $43,320#44 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $36,930#47 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $61,500#6 | 4 mo#40 | $124#12 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $46,990#31 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $64,470#3 | 4 mo#40 | $200#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $50,520#17 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $74,470#1 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $47,610#27 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $61,610#5 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | — | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $46,290#33 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $47,360#30 | 4 mo#40 | $216#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $49,320#21 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $45,000#38 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $49,920#19 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $44,850#40 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $40,390#46 | 4 mo#40 | $100#4 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $48,670#22 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $59,310#9 | 4 mo#40 | $225#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $62,670#4 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $58,570#12 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $61,420#7 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $45,000#38 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $47,490#28 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $47,760#24 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $47,470#29 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $54,330#15 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $55,070#14 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $59,300#10 | 4 mo#40 | $228#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $45,190#35 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $59,560#8 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $42,190#45 | 4 mo#40 | $438#5 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $48,150#23 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $43,960#43 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $45,170#36 | 4 mo#40 | $49#3 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $49,780#20 | 4 mo#40 | $400#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,750#16 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $73,120#2 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $45,950#34 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $45,110#37 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $44,700#41 | 4 mo#40 | $37#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $47,690#26 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | — | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $57,990#13 | 4 mo#40 | $75#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $50,520#17 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $46,630#32 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $47,720#25 | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 1 mo#1 | — | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.