Fair price check · Arizona

What locksmiths should charge in Arizona.

Fair billed labor here runs about $37–$67/hour, about 14% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers actually earn in Arizona; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should locksmiths charge in Arizona?

In Arizona, locksmiths and safe repairers earn $18.50–$26.98 per hour (median $21.37, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 14% below the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Arizona runs about $37–$67 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) is about $35–$135 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Rekey a house (up to 5 locks)

$35$135
fair labor range · Arizona

That assumes standard pin-tumbler locks, one keyway; smart locks and high-security cylinders differ.

Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $37–$67/hr billed.

Home lockout

$20$65
fair labor range · Arizona

That assumes a daytime, non-emergency arrival; after-hours surcharges should be stated before dispatch, not after.

Typical labor: 0.5–1 hours at $37–$67/hr billed.

The math, in the open: locksmiths and safe repairers in Arizona earn $18.50–$26.98/hour (median $21.37) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at $37–$67/hour. Each job range above multiplies that rate by typical labor-hours. A quote far above the range needs a specific reason: access, condition, materials grade, season. Ask for it. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.

Before you hire in Arizona

Most residential work above a small dollar threshold requires an ROC license. The ROC lookup shows license status, bond and complaint history.

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