Locksmiths in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina has 21 locksmith businesses with employees, employing 118 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.4 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.2 across North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County ranks 5 of 15 counties in North Carolina for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $46,644 per employee a year.
Across North Carolina, locksmiths earn a median of $42,190 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 21
- Their employees
- 118
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.4
Locksmiths in Mecklenburg County: businesses and jobs
| Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 21 | 120 | 3,961 |
| Their employees | 118 | 520 | 16,123 |
| Annual payroll | $5,504,000 | $26,277,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
The homes behind the work in Mecklenburg County
| Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 44.9% (±0.6 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 6.8% (±0.3 points) | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Households that moved in 2020 to 2022 | 27.1% (±0.5 points) | 21.3% | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 503,071 (±213) | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 44.9% (±0.6 points) in Mecklenburg County, higher than across North Carolina (33.4%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 6.8% (±0.3 points) in Mecklenburg County, higher than across North Carolina (4.9%).
Households that moved in 2020 to 2022: 27.1% (±0.5 points) in Mecklenburg County, higher than across North Carolina (21.3%).
Places in Mecklenburg County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 903,844 | 27.8% | 49.0% |
| Huntersville | 63,969 | 7.4% | 28.3% |
| Cornelius | 32,783 | 7.8% | 30.5% |
| Matthews | 30,577 | 18.1% | 35.6% |
| Mint Hill | 27,556 | 28.7% | 16.8% |
| Davidson | 15,660 | 10.5% | 20.0% |
| Pineville | 11,055 | 17.5% | 51.1% |
Counties in North Carolina with a similar number of locksmith businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Mecklenburg County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Gaston County | 5 | 0.5 | +0.1 |
| Union County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| New Hanover County | 4 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Durham County | 5 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
| Cabarrus County | 3 | 0.3 | −0.1 |
Licenses for locksmiths in North Carolina
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 Mecklenburg County
How many locksmith businesses are in Mecklenburg County?
The Census Bureau counts 21 locksmith businesses with employees in Mecklenburg County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do locksmiths make in Mecklenburg County?
Pay is published by state: across North Carolina, locksmiths earn a median of $42,190 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do locksmiths need a license in Mecklenburg County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by North Carolina, and a city or county in Mecklenburg 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 North Carolina (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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