As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Akeley, MN is $60,538, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,164 weekly, or $5,045 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 Akeley, MN vary widely, spanning from $49,631 to $74,054. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,829) and 75th percentile ($67,613), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,054 per year. This $12,784 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, Akeley Blacksmith often earn 5.8% 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 $49,631 Akeley, MN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $54,829 Akeley, MN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $60,538 Akeley, MN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $67,613 Akeley, MN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $74,054 Akeley, MN June 01, 2026
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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 Akeley, MN. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $54,829 to $67,613 with the average base salary of $60,538. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,909 to $79,101 with the average total cash compensation of $66,871.

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About Akeley, Minnesota    Akeley is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, USA. The population was 432 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city ....More

Akeley, Minnesota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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