Fair price check · Tennessee

What locksmiths should charge in Tennessee.

Fair billed labor here runs about $38–$78/hour, about 3% below the median US state. Every number below comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers actually earn in Tennessee; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should locksmiths charge in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, locksmiths and safe repairers earn $19.12–$31.25 per hour (median $24.16, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 3% 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 Tennessee runs about $38–$78 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) is about $40–$155 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Rekey a house (up to 5 locks)

$40–$155
fair labor range · Tennessee

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

Typical labor: 1–2 hours at $38–$78/hr billed.

Home lockout

$20–$80
fair labor range · Tennessee

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

Typical labor: 0.5–1 hours at $38–$78/hr billed.

The math, in the open: locksmiths and safe repairers in Tennessee earn $19.12–$31.25/hour (median $24.16) 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 $38–$78/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 Tennessee

Projects of $25,000+ require a state license; home improvement licenses cover smaller jobs in several counties.

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