$123-$275 per service call is the typical locksmith price across the US; Cincinnati usually lands at or a little below it. What that covers: Typical locksmith job nationally (Thumbtack, updated Oct 2026).
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| Job | Typical price | Data |
|---|---|---|
| Lockout service (home) | $166-$192 per call | US average1 |
| Car lockout (opening a car door) | $166-$192 per call | US average1 |
| Rekey a lock | $191-$225 per job | US average1 |
| Rekey, labor per keyhole | $18-$25 per keyhole | US average1 |
| Install or replace a lock | $203-$240 per job | US average1 |
| Repair a broken lock | $188-$218 per job | US average1 |
| Replacement key for a lost key | $188-$220 per job | US average1 |
| Emergency locksmith | $150-$250 per call | US average1 |
| Smart or keypad lock system install | $100-$500 per install | US average1 |
| Locksmith hourly rate | $57-$87 per hour | US average1 |
Rows marked US average or Ohio are the best published figures we found where Cincinnati-specific data wasn't available. Cincinnati's overall prices run about 5% below the US average (BEA regional price parity, 2024)2, so local quotes often land at or a little under those numbers.
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Thumbtack's national figure for a lockout is $166 to $192. Evening, weekend and holiday calls can cost more.
Thumbtack lists $191 to $225 for a rekey job, with labor around $18 to $25 per keyhole. Extra keys may cost more.
Thumbtack says $57 to $87 per hour, with a minimum service fee of $30 to $150.
Thumbtack lists $203 to $240 for a new door lock. Smart or keypad systems run $100 to $500 depending on the type.
Updated October 2026. Prices are published estimates, not quotes; your price depends on your home and the pro. SearchWrench doesn't take money from the pros listed here.
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