The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the mean salary of a locksmith at about $39,000, which may be why Beebe has had such trouble getting an apprentice in his shop to pass on the craft.

Nguyen Van Tuan crafts beverage cans into colorful lanterns ... “During the day, I work in a locksmith shop. In the evening, I cut and shape the cans until I’m ready for bed,” Tuan said. Creating ...