As of June 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Blacksmith in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Blacksmith salary in the US can go up to $37 or down to $25, but most earn between $27 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Blacksmith in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Blacksmith Salary | $25 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary | $27 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary | $30 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary | $34 | US | June 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary | $37 | US | June 01, 2026 |
A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. whitesmith). Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and religious items, cooking utensils and weapons. While there are many people who work with metal such as farriers, wheelwrights, and armorers, the blacksmith had a general knowledge of how to make and repair many things, from the most complex of weapons and armor to simple things like nails or length...
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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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