As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Akaska, SD is $57,574, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,107 weekly, or $4,798 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 Akaska, SD vary widely, spanning from $47,201 to $70,428. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,144) and 75th percentile ($64,302), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,428 per year. This $12,158 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, Akaska Blacksmith often earn 0.9% lower than national averages. 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 $47,201 Akaska, SD June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $52,144 Akaska, SD June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $57,574 Akaska, SD June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $64,302 Akaska, SD June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $70,428 Akaska, SD June 01, 2026
25% $52,144 10% $47,201 90% $70,428 75% $64,302 $57,574 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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    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Blacksmith in Akaska, SD. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $52,144 to $64,302 with the average base salary of $57,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,024 to $75,228 with the average total cash compensation of $63,597.

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About Akaska, South Dakota    Akaska is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 42 at the 2010 census. The community name derives from a Sioux w....More

Akaska, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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