As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Erie, PA is $56,517, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,087 weekly, or $4,710 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 Erie, PA vary widely, spanning from $46,286 to $69,087. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,162) and 75th percentile ($63,096), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,087 per year. This $11,934 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, Erie Blacksmith often earn 9.6% lower than national averages. However, Erie currently ranks 739 statewide 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 $46,286 Erie, PA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $51,162 Erie, PA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $56,517 Erie, PA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $63,096 Erie, PA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $69,087 Erie, PA July 01, 2026
25% $51,162 10% $46,286 90% $69,087 75% $63,096 $56,517 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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $51,162 to $63,096 with the average base salary of $56,517. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,125 to $74,026 with the average total cash compensation of $62,580.

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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

Erie, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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