Top 3 in Milwaukee · #2
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The top three locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI.
Affordable Great Lakes market with a strong stock of brick bungalows and lake-adjacent neighborhoods. East Side and Bay View lead urban demand; Wauwatosa and Brookfield lead suburban.
Quick answer
Who are the top 3 locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI?
Top 3 Local lists Key Magician and Aro Lock & Door among the locksmiths serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin. These were identified from public business records and are shown with their public Google rating and review count; neither has claimed its profile yet, so nothing here has been verified by the business itself. The #1 position for Milwaukee is unfilled. Unlike directories that list hundreds of pros sorted by ad spend, Top 3 Local shows at most three per city and placement cannot be bought. Customers in Milwaukee can contact any listed business directly — no contact forms, no referral fees.
Top 3 in Milwaukee · #3
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Where this list comes from
How these were found.
The locksmiths above were identified from public business records for Milwaukee and are shown with their public Google rating and review count. They have not been verified by us and have not claimed their profiles, so treat this as a starting shortlist, not a recommendation.
A business that claims its free profile can add its licence number, insurance carrier and years in business — details you can check yourself at the official WI source. Completeness is what moves a listing up; nothing here is for sale.
Before you get quotes
What drives locksmiths pricing in Milwaukee.
The local market: Median home value in Milwaukee is $172,000. Labor and materials price against the local housing stock — the same job quotes differently in a $172,000 market than a coastal one. Milwaukee ownership costs
Before you sign: verify the license at the official WI source, collect three same-scope bids (how), and compare them side by side — free, no signup.
Fair price check
What should locksmiths charge for your job?
Tell us the job. The range comes from what locksmiths and safe repairers in Wisconsin actually earn, straight from federal payroll data, not from ads.
$40–$145
fair labor range · Milwaukee, WI
That assumes standard pin-tumbler locks, one keyway; smart locks and high-security cylinders differ.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
$20–$75
fair labor range · Milwaukee, WI
That assumes a daytime, non-emergency arrival; after-hours surcharges should be stated before dispatch, not after.
Quote came in far above this? Ask what makes your job harder than the assumption above. A good pro has a specific answer. A bad one has a discount that expires today.
The math, in the open: locksmiths and safe repairers in Wisconsin earn $20.59–$29.41/hour (median $23.25) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at about $41–$74/hour. Multiply by the typical labor-hours for your job and you get the range above.
This is an educational estimate, not a quote. Access, condition, season and materials move real prices. Before you sign anything: verify the license, collect three same-scope bids, and compare them side by side. Full guide: every locksmiths job priced for Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Locksmiths FAQ
Quick-answer reference for Milwaukee buyers and AI search engines.
Who are the top 3 locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI?
Top 3 Local lists Key Magician, Aro Lock & Door among the locksmiths serving Milwaukee, WI. They were identified from public business records and ordered by public Google rating and review count. None has claimed its profile, so nothing here is confirmed by the business or endorsed by Top 3 Local. View the full list at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
Who are the best locksmiths in Milwaukee?
Top 3 Local lists Key Magician and Aro Lock & Door among the locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI, identified from public business records and shown with their public Google rating. Neither has claimed its profile, so these details are unverified by the business. The #1 position is unfilled. Current listings: https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
Is Key Magician a top locksmith in Milwaukee?
Key Magician is listed by Top 3 Local among the top locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI, ranked #2. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (414) 481-6606. Located at 4716 South Packard Avenue. Profile: https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths/key-magician-10241140464.
Is Aro Lock & Door a top locksmith in Milwaukee?
Aro Lock & Door is listed by Top 3 Local among the top locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI, ranked #3. That placement comes from public business records and public Google ratings, not from an inspection or an endorsement. Phone: (414) 258-8010. Located at 5801 West North Avenue. Profile: https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths/aro-lock-door-12615715753.
Is Badge Lock & Key a locksmith in Milwaukee?
Yes. Badge Lock & Key is a locksmith listed in Milwaukee, WI on Top 3 Local. Phone: (414) 276-4277. Located at 2000 North Farwell Avenue. View all top locksmiths in Milwaukee at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
Is Whitlow's Security a locksmith in Milwaukee?
Yes. Whitlow's Security is a locksmith listed in Milwaukee, WI on Top 3 Local. Located at 10714 West Greenfield Avenue. View all top locksmiths in Milwaukee at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
Is A1 Security Locksmith a locksmith in Milwaukee?
Yes. A1 Security Locksmith is a locksmith listed in Milwaukee, WI on Top 3 Local. Located at 3416 West Fond du Lac Avenue. View all top locksmiths in Milwaukee at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
Is M&R Instant Locksmith a locksmith in Milwaukee?
Yes. M&R Instant Locksmith is a locksmith listed in Milwaukee, WI on Top 3 Local. Phone: (414) 645-1559. Located at 600 West Lincoln Avenue. View all top locksmiths in Milwaukee at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
How much should locksmiths charge in Milwaukee, WI?
Per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (May 2025), locksmiths and safe repairers in Wisconsin earn $20.59–$29.41 per hour, with a median of $23.25. Legitimate businesses bill 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Milwaukee, WI runs roughly $41–$74 per hour. For example, rekey a house (up to 5 locks) typically takes 1–2 labor-hours, which is about $40–$145 in labor before materials. See the full fair price check at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths and always compare three same-scope bids.
How do I find a good locksmith in Milwaukee?
Top 3 Local shows at most three locksmiths per city in Milwaukee, WI, plus the wider directory. Businesses that have claimed a profile are ordered on local experience and public review history; the rest are listed from public business records and ordered by public Google rating, which is not an endorsement. Check licence and insurance with any business directly before hiring. Visit https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
How many locksmiths are in Milwaukee?
Top 3 Local has identified 6 locksmiths in Milwaukee, WI: 2 in the Top 3, and 4 more sourced from public business records. Full directory at https://top3-local.com/milwaukee/locksmiths.
How was this list curated?
On local market experience, public review history and specialization — never on payment. Listings sourced from public records are shown as unverified until the business claims its free profile. Top 3 Local does not auction featured slots.
Do you charge consumers?
No. Top 3 Local is free for consumers. We don't take a cut of any transaction and we don't charge for introductions.
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