What locksmiths should charge in Rhode Island.
Fair billed labor here runs about $50–$89/hour, about 11% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers actually earn in Rhode Island; the math is on this page, in the open.
How much should locksmiths charge in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, locksmiths and safe repairers earn $25.02–$35.53 per hour (median $27.58, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 11% 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 Rhode Island runs about $50–$89 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) is about $50–$180 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 $50–$89/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 $50–$89/hr billed.
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