As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in New Jersey is $68,068, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,309 weekly, or $5,672 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $55,804 to $83,265. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,648) and 75th percentile ($76,022), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,265 per year. This $14,374 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 Jersey Blacksmith often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $55,804 NJ June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $61,648 NJ June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $68,068 NJ June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $76,022 NJ June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $83,265 NJ June 01, 2026
25% $61,648 10% $55,804 90% $83,265 75% $76,022 $68,068 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $77,036 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $77,316 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $77,108 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $76,307 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $78,313 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $76,674 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $73,297 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $76,159 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $77,322 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $76,666 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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