What locksmiths should charge in Idaho.
Fair billed labor here runs about $35–$57/hour, about 16% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers actually earn in Idaho; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should locksmiths charge in Idaho?
In Idaho, locksmiths and safe repairers earn $17.74–$22.65 per hour (median $20.90, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 16% 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 Idaho runs about $35–$57 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) is about $35–$115 in fair labor, before materials.
Fair price by job
Rekey a house (up to 5 locks)
That assumes standard pin-tumbler locks, one keyway; smart locks and high-security cylinders differ.
Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $35–$57/hr billed.
Home lockout
That assumes a daytime, non-emergency arrival; after-hours surcharges should be stated before dispatch, not after.
Typical labor: 0.5–1 hours at $35–$57/hr billed.
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