As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in California is $69,320, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,333 weekly, or $5,777 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 California vary widely, spanning from $56,760 to $84,741. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,745) and 75th percentile ($77,392), while top earners (90th percentile) make $84,741 per year. This $14,647 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 $56,760 CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $62,745 CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $69,320 CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $77,392 CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $84,741 CA October 01, 2026
25% $62,745 10% $56,760 90% $84,741 75% $77,392 $69,320 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 $69,375 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $73,753 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $73,947 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $71,613 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $69,968 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $73,759 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $71,027 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $69,551 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $84,004 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $81,690 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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