Locksmiths in Mercer County, New Jersey
Mercer County, New Jersey has 5 locksmith businesses with employees, employing 32 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.2 across New Jersey.
Mercer County ranks 5 of 13 counties in New Jersey for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $100,719 per employee a year.
Across New Jersey, locksmiths earn a median of $59,300 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 5
- Their employees
- 32
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Locksmiths in Mercer County: businesses and jobs
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 5 | 90 | 3,961 |
| Their employees | 32 | 458 | 16,123 |
| Annual payroll | $3,223,000 | $26,011,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
The homes behind the work in Mercer County
| Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.8% (±1.2 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 4.1% (±0.5 points) | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Households that moved in 2020 to 2022 | 17.7% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 151,138 (±116) | 3,791,354 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 37.8% (±1.2 points) in Mercer County, higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
Places in Mercer County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 92,506 | 74.6% | 28.4% |
| Trenton | 90,338 | 79.3% | 62.1% |
| Ewing Township | 35,604 | 71.6% | 33.1% |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 32,313 | 51.2% | 32.5% |
| Princeton | 30,756 | 63.8% | 44.6% |
| West Windsor Township | 30,479 | 22.7% | 34.8% |
| East Windsor Township | 30,062 | 59.8% | 38.9% |
| Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 17,595 | 53.0% | 8.8% |
| Robbinsville Township | 15,641 | 18.5% | 20.4% |
| Mercerville | 13,535 | 88.6% | 15.3% |
| Hamilton Square | 11,622 | 74.0% | 4.4% |
| White Horse | 10,507 | 84.3% | 11.0% |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | 83.9% | 31.1% |
| Yardville | 6,301 | 87.5% | 20.4% |
| Hightstown Borough | 5,920 | 75.6% | 27.6% |
Counties in New Jersey with a similar number of locksmith businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mercer County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County | 7 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Hudson County | 11 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Bergen County | 13 | 0.4 | +0.0 |
| Gloucester County | 5 | 0.4 | +0.1 |
| Monmouth County | 6 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
| Passaic County | 4 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for locksmiths in New Jersey
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 Mercer County
How many locksmith businesses are in Mercer County?
The Census Bureau counts 5 locksmith businesses with employees in Mercer County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do locksmiths make in Mercer County?
Pay is published by state: across New Jersey, locksmiths earn a median of $59,300 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do locksmiths need a license in Mercer County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by New Jersey, and a city or county in Mercer 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 New Jersey (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercer County, New Jersey
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