As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in California is $69,240, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,332 weekly, or $5,770 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Blacksmith in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Blacksmith in California vary widely, spanning from $56,808 to $84,627. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,732) and 75th percentile ($77,294), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,627 per year. This $14,562 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, California Blacksmith often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 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 $56,808 CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $62,732 CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $69,240 CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $77,294 CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $84,627 CA April 01, 2026
25% $62,732 10% $56,808 90% $84,627 75% $77,294 $69,240 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 Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $70,109 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $71,554 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $73,649 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $70,055 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $68,429 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $72,685 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $70,202 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $66,649 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $81,719 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $81,532 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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