Locksmiths in Harris County, Texas
Harris County, Texas has 53 locksmith businesses with employees, employing 190 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 0.3 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 0.3 across Texas.
Harris County ranks 20 of 27 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $43,958 per employee a year.
Across Texas, locksmiths earn a median of $44,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 53
- Their employees
- 190
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 0.3
Locksmiths in Harris County: businesses and jobs
| Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 53 | 322 | 3,961 |
| Their employees | 190 | 1,565 | 16,123 |
| Annual payroll | $8,352,000 | $71,728,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
The homes behind the work in Harris County
| Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 45.3% (±0.4 points) | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Households that moved in 2023 or later | 6.8% (±0.2 points) | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Households that moved in 2020 to 2022 | 25.0% (±0.3 points) | 24.0% | 20.2% |
| Housing units | 1,917,790 (±473) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
Households that rent: 45.3% (±0.4 points) in Harris County, higher than across Texas (37.4%).
Households that moved in 2023 or later: 6.8% (±0.2 points) in Harris County, higher than across Texas (6.1%).
Households that moved in 2020 to 2022: 25.0% (±0.3 points) in Harris County, higher than across Texas (24.0%).
Places in Harris County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 2,328,253 | 46.9% | 57.9% |
| Pasadena | 149,433 | 56.6% | 45.5% |
| Atascocita | 99,354 | 8.7% | 17.5% |
| Baytown | 85,205 | 48.6% | 47.7% |
| Spring | 68,580 | 29.7% | 25.6% |
| Channelview | 43,605 | 29.0% | 27.8% |
| La Porte | 36,730 | 42.6% | 28.9% |
| Deer Park | 33,967 | 46.3% | 21.7% |
| Katy | 25,184 | 20.4% | 19.3% |
| Cloverleaf | 24,063 | 52.0% | 37.6% |
| Bellaire | 17,206 | 27.8% | 12.1% |
| Aldine | 17,167 | 59.4% | 38.1% |
| Humble | 16,521 | 44.3% | 61.2% |
| South Houston | 16,033 | 69.4% | 44.6% |
| West University Place | 14,982 | 26.5% | 6.7% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of locksmith businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Harris County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan County | 3 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Denton County | 10 | 0.3 | −0.0 |
| Bexar County | 25 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Tarrant County | 26 | 0.3 | +0.0 |
| Travis County | 15 | 0.2 | −0.0 |
| Montgomery County | 6 | 0.2 | −0.1 |
Licenses for locksmiths in Texas
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 Harris County
How many locksmith businesses are in Harris County?
The Census Bureau counts 53 locksmith businesses with employees in Harris County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do locksmiths make in Harris County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, locksmiths earn a median of $44,700 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do locksmiths need a license in Harris County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Harris 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 Texas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harris County, Texas
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