As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in Ohio is $61,147, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,176 weekly, or $5,096 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $50,130 to $74,799. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,381) and 75th percentile ($68,293), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,799 per year. This $12,912 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, Ohio Blacksmith often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 6 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $50,130 OH June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $55,381 OH June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $61,147 OH June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $68,293 OH June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $74,799 OH June 01, 2026
25% $55,381 10% $50,130 90% $74,799 75% $68,293 $61,147 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $62,129 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $66,170 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $61,537 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $63,608 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $63,142 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $63,035 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $66,114 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $62,964 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $63,640 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $64,810 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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