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Home & Repair, California

Locksmith cost in San Jose, CA

A typical Locksmith figure in San Jose is about $212 per visit, about 42% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in San Jose

$212

per visit

Fair price range: $127 to $342

On the low end
$127
On the high end
$342

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Jose. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 3.1%past year

Up 23.9%over five years

How prices for services other than rent have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services less rent of shelter, CUUR0000SASL2RS), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Emergency vs scheduled
  2. Lock type
  3. Rekey vs replace
  4. After-hours surcharge
  5. Smart lock install

Ways to pay less

  1. Avoid 24/7 emergency calls
  2. Rekey instead of replace
  3. Keep a spare key
  4. Verify licensing
  5. Compare mobile vs shop rates

Locksmith in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Jose, CA$212
$127 to $342
National typical$150
$90 to $242
Sunnyvale, CA$211
$126 to $340
San Francisco, CA$200
$120 to $323
Santa Barbara, CA$201
$121 to $324
New York, NY$195
$117 to $315
Cambridge, MA$191
$114 to $307

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Questions people ask

Locksmith in San Jose: what does it cost?

In San Jose, CA, Locksmith typically costs about $212 per visit, with most prices between $127 and $342.

Why is San Jose higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Locksmith earn in San Jose, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Jose about 42% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.