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Locksmiths in California
1,790 zip codes with active providers out of 1,757 total (101.9% coverage). Ranked #4 of 44 states by avg bid.
State Avg
$40.49
National Avg
$27.96
Coverage
101.9%
vs National
+44.8%
State vs National Average
California: $40+44.8% vs National Avg
Dashed line = National Avg ($28)
Locksmith Costs in California
Typical cost range: $75–$250 for most services; $200–$600 for lock changes and rekeying
Emergency lockout (residential)$75–$200
Emergency lockout (automotive)$100–$300
Rekey locks (per lock)$20–$50
Deadbolt installation$100–$250
Lock change (per lock, including hardware)$75–$200
Smart lock installation$150–$350
When to Hire a Locksmith
Emergency service available in most areas
•You're locked out of your home, car, or business and don't have a spare key
•You just moved into a new home and have no idea how many copies of the old keys exist
•A key broke off inside a lock and you can't extract it without damaging the mechanism
•You want to upgrade from basic knob locks to proper deadbolts or smart locks for better security
What to Look For
A local, established business with a physical address — not just a call center dispatching random contractors
Upfront pricing quoted over the phone before they arrive, including any emergency or after-hours surcharge
Proper identification and a branded vehicle — a legitimate locksmith will arrive looking professional
The ability to verify their identity and license before you let them work on your locks
Common Locksmith Problems in California
Lockouts — the most common call, whether it's a house, car, or office
Worn-out lock mechanisms that stick, jam, or won't turn smoothly
Broken keys stuck inside lock cylinders
Deadbolts that won't align with the strike plate due to foundation settling or door frame shifting
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Locksmith in California
“What is the total cost including the service call, labor, and any parts?”
The single most important question. Scam locksmiths quote a low service call fee then add hundreds in hidden charges. Get the all-in price before they start.
“Are you a local company? What is your business address?”
Many locksmith scams operate through national call centers that dispatch untrained workers. A real local locksmith has a shop you can visit.
“Can I see your locksmith license and photo ID when you arrive?”
In states that require locksmith licensing, a legitimate locksmith will have their credentials ready. If they can't produce identification, don't let them in.
“Will you try to pick or bypass the lock before drilling?”
Drilling destroys the lock and means you pay for a replacement. A skilled locksmith can open most residential locks without drilling. If they jump straight to the drill, they may lack the skills to do the job properly.
Red Flags When Hiring a Locksmith
- ✖Answers the phone with a generic 'locksmith services' instead of a company name
- ✖Quotes an unrealistically low price ($15–$35) over the phone — the real bill will be much higher
- ✖Arrives in an unmarked vehicle with no company branding or identification
- ✖Insists on drilling the lock immediately without trying other methods first
DIY vs Hiring a Professional Locksmith
You can rekey simple Kwikset SmartKey locks yourself with the provided tool, install surface-mounted door reinforcement plates, and replace basic doorknobs. But drilling out locks, picking locks, working on high-security systems, programming automotive transponder keys, and installing commercial access control all require a professional. Botched lock work can leave you less secure than before.
Locksmith Safety Tips
- Beware of 'locksmith' scam operations that quote $15–$35 on the phone then demand $200–$500 when they arrive — this is the most common consumer complaint in the industry
- A legitimate locksmith will never drill your lock as a first resort — picking or bypassing should be attempted first, and drilling is a last resort that means you're buying a new lock
- Never let a locksmith start work without confirming the price — get the total cost in writing before they touch your locks
Best Time to Hire a Locksmith in California
Locksmith demand is highest on weekends and holidays when people are more likely to be locked out. Cold weather increases lockouts as locks freeze and people rush in and out. If you need non-emergency rekeying or lock upgrades, weekday daytime appointments are cheapest and easiest to schedule.
Locksmith Licensing in California
Locksmith licensing varies widely. States like California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas require locksmith licenses. Many other states have no licensing requirement at all. In unlicensed states, check for business registration, insurance, and ALOA membership as quality indicators.
City-by-City Costs (582 cities)
| City | Avg Bid | Max Bid | Min Bid | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Montclair | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| West Hollywood | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Oak Park | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Chino | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 2 |
| Chino Hills | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Mt Baldy | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Playa Vista | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 1 |
| Los Angeles | $66.68 | $67.00 | $66.00 | 97 |
| Compton | $66.60 | $67.00 | $66.00 | 5 |
| Camarillo | $66.33 | $67.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Pomona | $66.00 | $67.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Oxnard | $65.29 | $67.00 | $65.00 | 7 |
| Walnut | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Valyermo | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Van Nuys | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 13 |
| Venice | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Ventura | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 8 |
| Verdugo City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Beverly Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| Lake Hughes | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Lakewood | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| Alhambra | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 6 |
| West Covina | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Altadena | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Arcadia | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Long Beach | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 27 |
| Rowland Heights | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Panorama City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Valley Village | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Claremont | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| City Of Industry | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Universal City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Valencia | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Canoga Park | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Calabasas | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Burbank | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 13 |
| Norwalk | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| La Mirada | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| La Crescenta | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| La Canada Flintridge | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Lawndale | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Lomita | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Llano | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| La Verne | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Castaic | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Paramount | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Carson | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| Carpinteria | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Redondo Beach | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Rosemead | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Reseda | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Inglewood | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 12 |
| San Gabriel | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Sunland | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Huntington Park | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Sun Valley | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Chatsworth | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Cerritos | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Tujunga | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Torrance | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 10 |
| Topanga | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Toluca Lake | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Thousand Oaks | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| San Fernando | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| San Dimas | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Gardena | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Hermosa Beach | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Northridge | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 6 |
| North Hollywood | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 11 |
| North Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Newhall | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Pearblossom | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Pasadena | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 25 |
| Canyon Country | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| La Puente | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Culver City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| South Gate | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| South Pasadena | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| San Marino | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Hacienda Heights | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Harbor City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Hawthorne | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Playa Del Rey | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Mount Wilson | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Studio City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Pico Rivera | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Stevenson Ranch | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Tarzana | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Temple City | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Sylmar | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Maywood | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Marina Del Rey | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Malibu | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Manhattan Beach | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Santa Clarita | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| South El Monte | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Simi Valley | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| Lynwood | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Signal Hill | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| El Segundo | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Duarte | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| El Monte | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Downey | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Diamond Bar | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Porter Ranch | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Covina | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Glendora | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Granada Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| San Pedro | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Glendale | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 14 |
| Montebello | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Monrovia | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Monterey Park | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Montrose | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Fillmore | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Santa Monica | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 11 |
| Santa Fe Springs | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Encino | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Sierra Madre | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Sherman Oaks | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Mission Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Santa Paula | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Bell Gardens | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Bellflower | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Bell | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Baldwin Park | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Agoura Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Woodland Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 4 |
| Azusa | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Artesia | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Wilmington | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Winnetka | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Pacoima | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| Whittier | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 10 |
| Pacific Palisades | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Ojai | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| West Hills | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 2 |
| Acton | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| Westlake Village | $61.00 | $67.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| Newbury Park | $61.00 | $67.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| Moorpark | $61.00 | $67.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| Ontario | $55.42 | $67.00 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Oak View | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| Somis | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| Port Hueneme | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| Port Hueneme CBC Base | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| Piru | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 1 |
| Upland | $51.57 | $67.00 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | $48.48 | $67.00 | $20.70 | 5 |
| Atwood | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Oceanside | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 7 |
| Orange | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 11 |
| Shandon | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| El Toro | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Pala | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Palomar Mountain | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Atascadero | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Westminster | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Avila Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Villa Park | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Fountain Valley | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Foothill Ranch | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Santa Margarita | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Fallbrook | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Escondido | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 7 |
| Encinitas | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| National City | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Garden Grove | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 7 |
| Dublin | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| East Irvine | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Silverado | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| El Cajon | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| Solana Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Mission Viejo | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Grover Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Fullerton | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 8 |
| San Simeon | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Seal Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Santee | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Santa Ana | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 12 |
| Midway City | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Poway | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| San Luis Obispo | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 8 |
| San Ysidro | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Dana Point | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Del Mar | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Pismo Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Placentia | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Pleasanton | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Morro Bay | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Oceano | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Yorba Linda | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Surfside | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Mount Laguna | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Costa Mesa | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Corona Del Mar | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Spring Valley | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| Stanton | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Cypress | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Coronado | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| San Marcos | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| San Miguel | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Harmony | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| San Clemente | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| San Diego | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 77 |
| Huntington Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 6 |
| Templeton | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Creston | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Trabuco Canyon | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Tustin | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Sunset Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Chula Vista | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 8 |
| Irvine | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 13 |
| San Juan Capistrano | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Ramona | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Imperial Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Ranchita | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Rancho Santa Fe | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Lemon Grove | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Cayucos | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Paso Robles | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Newport Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 6 |
| San Luis Rey | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Newport Coast | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Nipomo | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Cambria | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Camp Pendleton | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Valley Center | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Capistrano Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Cardiff By The Sea | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Carlsbad | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 6 |
| La Habra | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| La Jolla | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 5 |
| La Mesa | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| La Palma | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Los Alamitos | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Bonita | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Bonsall | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Bradley | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Brea | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| Arroyo Grande | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Buena Park | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| Los Osos | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Ladera Ranch | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Lafayette | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Laguna Beach | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Laguna Hills | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Laguna Niguel | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Laguna Woods | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Lake Forest | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Lakeside | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| Alpine | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Anaheim | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 17 |
| Vista | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 4 |
| Aliso Viejo | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 2 |
| Guadalupe | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| Santa Maria | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
| Livermore | $37.50 | $45.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Atherton | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Menlo Park | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| San Carlos | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| San Mateo | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 5 |
| San Bruno | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Redwood City | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 5 |
| Portola Valley | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Pacifica | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Brisbane | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Burlingame | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| Daly City | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| Stanford | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| South San Francisco | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 2 |
| El Granada | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Moss Beach | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Millbrae | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Montara | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| Belmont | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| San Francisco | $34.72 | $35.00 | $20.70 | 51 |
| Palo Alto | $32.62 | $35.00 | $20.70 | 6 |
| French Camp | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Forestville | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Graton | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Santa Rosa | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 8 |
| Oakley | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Guerneville | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Manteca | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Rohnert Park | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Windsor | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Lathrop | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Kenwood | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Healdsburg | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Rio Nido | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Cotati | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Eldridge | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Sebastopol | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| Discovery Bay | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Penngrove | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Calistoga | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Brentwood | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Byron | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Tracy | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| Fulton | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Glen Ellen | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Sonoma | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| Novato | $29.00 | $30.00 | $25.00 | 5 |
| Moraga | $28.80 | $45.00 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Petaluma | $26.90 | $30.00 | $20.70 | 6 |
| Watsonville | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Salinas | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 8 |
| Carmel | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Pacific Grove | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Chualar | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Carmel By The Sea | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Pebble Beach | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Castroville | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Capitola | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Moss Landing | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Santa Cruz | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 6 |
| Freedom | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Gonzales | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Aromas | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Marina | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Aptos | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Seaside | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Mount Hermon | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Soquel | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Scotts Valley | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| Carmel Valley | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Monterey | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 4 |
| Spreckels | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| Bodega | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Cloverdale | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Tomales | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Angwin | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Ross | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Belvedere Tiburon | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Valley Ford | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Saint Helena | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Jenner | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Jamul | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Geyserville | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Occidental | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Bodega Bay | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Yountville | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Nicasio | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Monte Rio | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Greenbrae | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Dillon Beach | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| Napa | $23.57 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 3 |
| San Rafael | $23.42 | $30.00 | $20.70 | 5 |
| San Quentin | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| San Anselmo | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Larkspur | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Fairfax | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Sausalito | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Mill Valley | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Corte Madera | $22.85 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Sacramento | $20.78 | $25.00 | $20.70 | 102 |
| Alamo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Albany | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Alviso | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Alameda | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Antelope | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Antioch | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Whitewater | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Wildomar | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Wilton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Winchester | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Winters | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| American Canyon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Woodbridge | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Woodland | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Yettem | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Yolo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Oakland | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 26 |
| Olema | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Orangevale | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Orinda | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Palm Desert | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Palm Springs | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Parlier | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Penryn | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Newcastle | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Nicolaus | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Norco | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Woodacre | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| North Highlands | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| North Palm Springs | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Piedra | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Piedmont | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Pittsburg | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Pinole | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Pleasant Grove | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Pilot Hill | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Newark | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Morongo Valley | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Mountain View | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 6 |
| Murrieta | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Milpitas | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| New Almaden | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Lotus | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Pleasant Hill | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Port Costa | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Raisin City | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Madera | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Madison | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Martinez | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Mather | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Mcclellan | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Menifee | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Reedley | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Represa | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Rancho Cordova | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Rancho Mirage | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Rescue | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Rio Oso | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Richmond | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 7 |
| Morgan Hill | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Ione | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Lamont | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Kingsburg | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Rio Linda | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Rocklin | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Rodeo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Lincoln | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Ripon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Lockeford | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Lodi | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Loomis | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Los Altos | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Lagunitas | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Los Gatos | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Lake Elsinore | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Linden | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Indio | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Ryde | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Hood | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Kentfield | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Knightsen | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| La Quinta | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Roseville | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Knights Landing | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Indian Wells | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| San Jose | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 57 |
| San Jacinto | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| San Geronimo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Keene | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Joshua Tree | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Ivanhoe | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Isleton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Visalia | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 6 |
| Birds Landing | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Brookdale | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Burson | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Buttonwillow | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Campbell | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Canyon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| San Juan Bautista | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Hayward | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 7 |
| San Leandro | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| San Lorenzo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| San Martin | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Herald | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Hemet | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Holt | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Hercules | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Santa Clara | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 7 |
| Felton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Homeland | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Granite Bay | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Goshen | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| San Ramon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| San Pablo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Guasti | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Forest Knolls | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Sanger | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Folsom | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Saratoga | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Galt | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Fresno | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 58 |
| Fremont | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 5 |
| Fowler | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Fairfield | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Farmersville | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Dixon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Eastvale | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| El Cerrito | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Selma | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Shafter | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Sheridan | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Shingle Springs | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Elk Grove | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Elmira | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Elverta | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Emeryville | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Escalon | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Esparto | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Fair Oaks | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Danville | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| El Sobrante | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Sloughhouse | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Cutler | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Davis | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Edison | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| El Dorado | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| El Dorado Hills | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Davenport | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Suisun City | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Stockton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 20 |
| Stinson Beach | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Dinuba | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Diablo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Desert Hot Springs | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Del Rey | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| West Sacramento | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Wallace | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Bolinas | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Arvin | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Auburn | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Bakersfield | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 22 |
| Victor | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Sultana | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Sunnyvale | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 5 |
| Sunol | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Temecula | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 5 |
| Concord | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 8 |
| Cool | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Corona | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 6 |
| Courtland | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Coyote | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Crockett | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Cupertino | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Thornton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Thousand Palms | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Tupman | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Traver | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Clarksburg | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Citrus Heights | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Clovis | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Coachella | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Clayton | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Clements | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Coloma | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Carmichael | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Cathedral City | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Castro Valley | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Yucca Valley | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 2 |
| Acampo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Walnut Creek | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Walnut Grove | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Zamora | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Vineburg | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Bethel Island | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Union City | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Vacaville | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 3 |
| Vallejo | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 4 |
| Valley Springs | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Ben Lomond | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Berkeley | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 11 |
| Benicia | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Biola | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 | 1 |
| Hopland | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 1 |
| Duncans Mills | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 1 |
| Rutherford | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 1 |
| Deer Park | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 1 |
| Thermal | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| Garden Valley | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 1 |
| Pescadero | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| Mount Hamilton | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| Redwood Estates | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| La Honda | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| Loma Mar | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| Holy City | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| San Gregorio | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 1 |
| Gilroy | $9.14 | $9.14 | $9.14 | 2 |
| Vernalis | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 | 1 |
| Half Moon Bay | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| Travis AFB | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does locksmiths cost in California?
The average bid for locksmiths in California is $40.49, compared to the national average of $27.96. Prices range from $7 to $67 depending on location. Typical cost range: $75–$250 for most services; $200–$600 for lock changes and rekeying.
What cities in California have locksmiths coverage?
California has locksmiths providers in 582 cities across 1,790 zip codes, representing 101.9% coverage of the state. Top cities include Brandeis, Montclair, West Hollywood, Oak Park, Chino.
How does California compare to the national average for locksmiths?
California is 44.8% above the national average for locksmiths. It ranks #4 out of 44 states by average bid.
Are there areas in California without locksmiths providers?
Yes, 742 zip codes in California currently have no active locksmiths providers. Underserved cities include Adelanto, Adin, Aguanga, Ahwahnee, Albion.
When should I hire a locksmith in California?
You're locked out of your home, car, or business and don't have a spare key Emergency service is available in most California areas. Locksmith demand is highest on weekends and holidays when people are more likely to be locked out.
What should I look for in a locksmith in California?
A local, established business with a physical address — not just a call center dispatching random contractors. Upfront pricing quoted over the phone before they arrive, including any emergency or after-hours surcharge. Locksmith licensing varies widely.
Can I do locksmiths work myself instead of hiring a pro?
You can rekey simple Kwikset SmartKey locks yourself with the provided tool, install surface-mounted door reinforcement plates, and replace basic doorknobs. But drilling out locks, picking locks, working on high-security systems, programming automotive transponder keys, and installing commercial access control all require a professional. Botched lock work can leave you less secure than before.
What warranty should I expect from a locksmith in California?
For new lock installations, expect a 90-day to 1-year warranty on labor plus the manufacturer's warranty on hardware (typically 1 year to lifetime depending on the brand). Lockout services don't typically carry warranties, but if they had to replace the lock, that replacement should be warranted.