Locksmith costs in Tennessee

Q: How do Tennessee locksmith rates compare to other states?

Tennessee is 30% below the national average of $60/hr for locksmith services . Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Q: Which Tennessee city has the highest locksmith rates?

Memphis sits at the top of the Tennessee index for locksmith services with rates of $31.5–$52.5/hr.

Q: What drives locksmith pricing in Tennessee?

Tennessee's market is shaped by humid subtropical with varied terrain , Nashville boom affecting rates , and operates under state licensing board . These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Cities indexed

Hourly range, avg

$32–$53/hr

TN median

$42/hr

vs national

-30%

Locksmith pricing in Tennessee

Tennessee features humid subtropical with varied terrain, which shapes both seasonal demand and the kind of work locksmiths perform locally. The state's market is characterized by Nashville boom affecting rates, and contractors operate under state licensing board.

Across 1 city indexed in Tennessee, locksmith rates average $42/hr — about 30% below the national average of $60/hr.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, adjusted for Tennessee cost of living. Read the methodology.

All Tennessee cities

1 city

Memphis TN $31.5–$52.5/hr

Locksmith in other states

TX Texas 1 NC North Carolina 1 OH Ohio 1 CO Colorado 1

Frequently asked

6 answers

What's the average locksmith rate in Tennessee?

Across 1 city indexed in Tennessee, the median locksmith rate is $42/hr. Hourly ranges span $32/hr to $53/hr depending on the metro and contractor.

How do Tennessee locksmith rates compare to other states?

Tennessee is 30% below the national average of $60/hr for locksmith services. Local wage levels and cost of living drive most of this difference.

Which Tennessee city has the highest locksmith rates?

Memphis sits at the top of the Tennessee index for locksmith services with rates of $31.5–$52.5/hr.

What drives locksmith pricing in Tennessee?

Tennessee's market is shaped by humid subtropical with varied terrain, Nashville boom affecting rates, and operates under state licensing board. These factors flow through to consumer rates non-uniformly across the state — see the geographic precision note for how local data is sourced.

Are these prices what consumers pay, or what workers earn?

Consumer-facing rates. We apply industry-standard 1.5–2.5× multipliers to BLS hourly wages to account for business overhead, insurance, licensing, employer costs, and profit margin. The full calculation is documented in the wage-to-price methodology.

How is Tennessee pricing data updated?

Pricing reflects the BLS OEWS May 2024 release. The next refresh lands when May 2025 data is published in April 2026. Cadence is documented in the update schedule.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2024 · Methodology · Last refreshed January 2026