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Home & Repair, District of Columbia

Locksmith cost in Washington, DC

A typical Locksmith figure in Washington is about $186 per visit, about 24% above the national figure of $150.

Typical cost

Typical in Washington

$186

per visit

Fair price range: $112 to $300

On the low end
$112
On the high end
$300

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Washington. 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
Washington, DC$186
$112 to $300
National typical$150
$90 to $242
Irvine, CA$182
$109 to $293
Arlington, VA$185
$111 to $298
Bellevue, WA$184
$110 to $296
Berkeley, CA$194
$117 to $313
Boston, MA$189
$113 to $305

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Questions people ask

Locksmith in Washington: what does it cost?

In Washington, DC, Locksmith typically costs about $186 per visit, with most prices between $112 and $300.

Why is Washington higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Locksmith earn in Washington, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Washington about 24% 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.