As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in New Mexico is $58,164, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,119 weekly, or $4,847 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 Mexico vary widely, spanning from $47,685 to $71,150. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,679) and 75th percentile ($64,962), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,150 per year. This $12,283 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 Mexico Blacksmith often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $47,685 NM June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $52,679 NM June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $58,164 NM June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $64,962 NM June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $71,150 NM June 01, 2026
25% $52,679 10% $47,685 90% $71,150 75% $64,962 $58,164 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $59,251 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $62,541 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $60,700 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $63,973 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $63,630 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $63,691 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $60,903 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $62,446 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $61,627 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $62,222 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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