As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Blacksmith in San Jose, CA is $79,177, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,523 weekly, or $6,598 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 San Jose, CA vary widely, spanning from $64,960 to $96,773. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($71,735) and 75th percentile ($88,387), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,773 per year. This $16,652 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, San Jose Blacksmith often earn 14.4% higher than national averages. However, San Jose currently ranks 2 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 $64,960 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $71,735 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $79,177 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $88,387 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Blacksmith Salary $96,773 San Jose, CA April 01, 2026
25% $71,735 10% $64,960 90% $96,773 75% $88,387 $79,177 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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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 - 5 years experience
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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Blacksmith ranges from $71,735 to $88,387 with the average base salary of $79,177. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,198 to $99,679 with the average total cash compensation of $86,003.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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