The average locksmith salary at U R I was $45,080 , which is 16 percent lower than the average salary for this job in Rhode Island, and 22 percent lower than the national average for this job . Locksmith salaries at U R I typically range from $40,472 to $49,688 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported locksmith salary was $55,577. There are 4 employees at U R I with the job title locksmith.