As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Gunsmith in the United States is $24. While Salary.com is seeing that Gunsmith salary in the US can go up to $30 or down to $19, but most earn between $21 and $27. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Gunsmith in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $19 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $21 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $24 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $27 | US | February 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $30 | US | February 01, 2026 |
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds guns. This occupation differs from an armorer who usually only replaces worn parts in standard firearms. A gunsmith actually does modifications and changes to a firearm that may require a very high level of craftsmanship requiring the skills of a top level machinist, a very skilled wood worker, and even an engineer. Their level of craftsmanship usually requires several years of training and practical experience under a higher level gunsmith, attendance at a gunsmithing school, or both. A gunsmith also does factory level repairs ...
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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