As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Alaska is $67,980, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,307 weekly, or $5,665 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 Alaska vary widely, spanning from $55,732 to $83,157. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,569) and 75th percentile ($75,924), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,157 per year. This $14,355 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, Alaska Blacksmith often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Blacksmith job salary. 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 $55,732 AK June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $61,569 AK June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $67,980 AK June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $75,924 AK June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $83,157 AK June 01, 2026
25% $61,569 10% $55,732 90% $83,157 75% $75,924 $67,980 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $73,146 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $73,095 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $73,112 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $73,223 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $73,253 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $73,190 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $73,169 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $73,121 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $73,104 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $73,174 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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