How much does a locksmith cost? (2026)
The middle of the range, about $138, is a fair starting point for a standard job; simple jobs land near the low end, complicated ones near the top.
What changes the price
- The size of the area and how many visits it takes.
- Materials and finishes you pick.
- Minimum charges: many pros bill at least one or two hours.
- Travel distance, parking and stairs.
- Same-day or after-hours service.
How to get a fair price
- Get 2 or 3 written quotes for the same job, then compare them with the quote checker.
- Ask what is included: parts, permits, clean-up and warranty.
- Pay a deposit, not the full price, before the work starts.
- Check reviews, a real address and phone number, and a license where your state requires one. Look up a business.
Locksmith cost by state
| State | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $68 to $180 |
| Alaska | $76 to $203 |
| Arizona | $76 to $202 |
| Arkansas | $65 to $173 |
| California | $84 to $225 |
| Colorado | $76 to $203 |
| Connecticut | $78 to $207 |
| Delaware | $74 to $199 |
| District of Columbia | $83 to $222 |
| Florida | $78 to $207 |
| Georgia | $73 to $193 |
| Hawaii | $81 to $217 |
| Idaho | $69 to $183 |
| Illinois | $74 to $198 |
| Indiana | $69 to $184 |
| Iowa | $67 to $178 |
| Kansas | $68 to $180 |
| Kentucky | $68 to $181 |
| Louisiana | $66 to $177 |
| Maine | $73 to $194 |
| Maryland | $78 to $208 |
| Massachusetts | $81 to $216 |
| Michigan | $71 to $188 |
| Minnesota | $74 to $197 |
| Mississippi | $65 to $175 |
| Missouri | $69 to $184 |
| Montana | $68 to $180 |
| Nebraska | $68 to $181 |
| Nevada | $73 to $194 |
| New Hampshire | $79 to $211 |
| New Jersey | $82 to $218 |
| New Mexico | $68 to $181 |
| New York | $81 to $215 |
| North Carolina | $71 to $188 |
| North Dakota | $66 to $177 |
| Ohio | $69 to $184 |
| Oklahoma | $66 to $177 |
| Oregon | $79 to $209 |
| Pennsylvania | $73 to $195 |
| Rhode Island | $76 to $203 |
| South Carolina | $70 to $186 |
| South Dakota | $66 to $176 |
| Tennessee | $69 to $185 |
| Texas | $73 to $194 |
| Utah | $71 to $190 |
| Vermont | $72 to $193 |
| Virginia | $76 to $201 |
| Washington | $81 to $217 |
| West Virginia | $67 to $180 |
| Wisconsin | $70 to $186 |
| Wyoming | $68 to $182 |
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Questions
How much does a locksmith cost?
In the US, expect about $75 to $200 for the job. Prices vary with the job, the home and how soon you need it.
What makes the price go up or down?
The size of the area and how many visits it takes. Materials and finishes you pick. Minimum charges: many pros bill at least one or two hours.
How can I save money?
Get 2 or 3 written quotes, ask what is included (parts, permits, clean-up, warranty), avoid emergency call-outs when the job can wait, and book in the quieter season.
Typical prices, not quotes. Sources: FixItReal cost guides (2026) and the LocalPross 2026 Home Repair Cost Index, adjusted with the BEA Regional Price Parities for your state. Updated November 2026.