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AI Work Index

Headline risk

15%

Low Risk

Locksmiths and safe repairers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 7311title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

18.8 current · 17.2 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $50K

Median annual wage

Demand -8%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 50,490

Employment 2024

18.8K

Projected Change (2024–34)

-8.3%

Openings (2024–34)

1.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 34,75025th pctl: USD 40,650Median: USD 50,49075th pctl: USD 64,330Top 10%: USD 79,340

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

AdaptabilityDetail orientedFine motor

Tasks

  • 1. Cut new or duplicate keys, using impressions or code key machines. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Open safe locks by drilling. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Set up and maintain master key systems. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Requirements

License required: 5.1%License required: 94.9%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

Telephone Conversations 5.0/5
E-Mail 4.8/5
Contact With Others 4.5/5
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.5/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.5/5
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions 4.4/5

Worker profile

Median age 42.1 · 5.1M employed

Under 25: 11% · 25–54: 66% · 55+: 23%

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