As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in the US is $62,834, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,208 weekly, or $5,236 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Blacksmith in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Blacksmith in the US vary widely, spanning from $51,452 to $76,814. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,876) and 75th percentile ($70,152), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,814 per year. This $13,276 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Coaching or Metal Fabrication, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Blacksmith often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Blacksmith Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $51,452 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $56,876 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $62,834 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $70,152 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $76,814 US September 01, 2026
25% $56,876 10% $51,452 90% $76,814 75% $70,152 $62,834 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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