As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Louisiana is $59,754, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,149 weekly, or $4,980 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $48,928 to $73,048. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,087) and 75th percentile ($66,713), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,048 per year. This $12,626 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, Louisiana Blacksmith often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $48,928 LA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $54,087 LA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $59,754 LA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $66,713 LA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $73,048 LA October 01, 2026
25% $54,087 10% $48,928 90% $73,048 75% $66,713 $59,754 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $61,859 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $63,170 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $61,185 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $65,275 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $60,856 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $63,863 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $63,579 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $60,215 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $65,412 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $62,444 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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