Fair price check · New Jersey

What locksmiths should charge in New Jersey.

Fair billed labor here runs about $46–$84/hour, about 10% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers actually earn in New Jersey; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should locksmiths charge in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, locksmiths and safe repairers earn $22.79–$33.44 per hour (median $27.41, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 10% above 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 New Jersey runs about $46–$84 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) is about $45–$165 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Rekey a house (up to 5 locks)

$45–$165
fair labor range · New Jersey

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

Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $46–$84/hr billed.

Home lockout

$25–$85
fair labor range · New Jersey

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

Typical labor: 0.5–1 hours at $46–$84/hr billed.

The math, in the open: locksmiths and safe repairers in New Jersey earn $22.79–$33.44/hour (median $27.41) 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 $46–$84/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 New Jersey

Home improvement contractors must register with Consumer Affairs; electrical and plumbing have their own state boards.

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