Locksmiths in San Luis Obispo County, California
San Luis Obispo County, California has 3 locksmith businesses with employees, employing 8 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.2 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across California.
San Luis Obispo County ranks 23 of 27 counties in California for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $45,500 per employee a year.
Across California, locksmiths earn a median of $61,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 8
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.2
Locksmiths in San Luis Obispo County: businesses and jobs
| San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 477 | 3,961 |
| Their employees | 8 | 2,053 | 16,123 |
| Annual payroll | $364,000 | $111,866,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
The homes behind the work in San Luis Obispo County
| San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.9% (±1.0 points) | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 5.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Households that moved in 2020 to 2022 | 20.5% (±0.9 points) | 19.1% | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 125,669 (±104) | 14,644,735 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 37.9% (±1.0 points) in San Luis Obispo County, lower than across California (44.1%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 5.0% (±0.6 points) in San Luis Obispo County, higher than across California (4.3%).
Households that moved in 2020 to 2022: 20.5% (±0.9 points) in San Luis Obispo County, higher than across California (19.1%).
Places in San Luis Obispo County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | 48,491 | 57.2% | 59.7% |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 31,446 | 31.5% | 38.7% |
| Atascadero | 29,712 | 44.0% | 35.4% |
| Arroyo Grande | 18,372 | 50.5% | 39.4% |
| Nipomo | 17,516 | 31.0% | 34.4% |
| Los Osos | 14,166 | 68.4% | 27.1% |
| Grover Beach | 12,604 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Morro Bay | 10,692 | 61.7% | 34.6% |
| Templeton | 9,580 | 17.3% | 26.5% |
| Pismo Beach | 8,014 | 34.9% | 35.4% |
| California Polytechnic State University | 7,915 | 0.0% | 39.4% |
| Oceano | 7,128 | 55.2% | 38.9% |
| Cambria | 5,978 | 31.6% | 21.9% |
| Lake Nacimiento | 3,339 | 24.7% | 13.8% |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 3,227 | 30.7% | 42.0% |
Counties in California with a similar number of locksmith businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from San Luis Obispo County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solano County | 4 | 0.2 | +0.0 |
| San Mateo County | 7 | 0.2 | +0.0 |
| Kern County | 7 | 0.2 | −0.0 |
| Marin County | 3 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Placer County | 5 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Riverside County | 17 | 0.2 | −0.0 |
Licenses for locksmiths in California
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about San Luis Obispo County
How many locksmith businesses are in San Luis Obispo County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 locksmith businesses with employees in San Luis Obispo County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do locksmiths make in San Luis Obispo County?
Pay is published by state: across California, locksmiths earn a median of $61,500 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do locksmiths need a license in San Luis Obispo County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by California, and a city or county in San Luis Obispo County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: locksmiths in California (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Luis Obispo County, California
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Figures last updated on .