As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in New Haven, CT is $67,149, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,291 weekly, or $5,596 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 New Haven, CT vary widely, spanning from $55,093 to $82,072. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,838) and 75th percentile ($74,961), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,072 per year. This $14,123 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, New Haven Blacksmith often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, New Haven currently ranks 168 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 $55,093 New Haven, CT April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $60,838 New Haven, CT April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $67,149 New Haven, CT April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $74,961 New Haven, CT April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $82,072 New Haven, CT April 01, 2026
25% $60,838 10% $55,093 90% $82,072 75% $74,961 $67,149 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 New Haven, CT. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $60,838 to $74,961 with the average base salary of $67,149. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,775 to $84,537 with the average total cash compensation of $72,939.

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