Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9094
Locksmiths and Safe Repairerss cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 92.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Repairing, Critical Thinking, Time Management.
AI-Proof Score: 92.4 — Very High
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Median Salary
$50,490
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Job Growth
-8.3%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Repairing
- •Critical Thinking
- •Time Management
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Service Orientation
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Installation
Common Tasks
- ✓Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines.
- ✓Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- ✓Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- ✓Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- ✓Open safe locks by drilling.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation