As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Norfolk, VA is $58,882, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,132 weekly, or $4,907 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $48,310 to $71,968. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,348) and 75th percentile ($65,732), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,968 per year. This $12,384 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, Norfolk Blacksmith often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $48,310 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $53,348 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $58,882 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $65,732 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $71,968 Norfolk, VA April 01, 2026
25% $53,348 10% $48,310 90% $71,968 75% $65,732 $58,882 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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $53,348 to $65,732 with the average base salary of $58,882. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,923 to $74,129 with the average total cash compensation of $63,958.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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