How much does a Blacksmith make hourly?

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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Blacksmith Salaries by Percentile
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
25% $27 10% $25 90% $37 75% $34 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Blacksmith ?

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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    Sheetmetal Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Blacksmith

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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30

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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33
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Blacksmith in the United States. The average hourly rate for Blacksmith ranges from $27 to $34 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $39 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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