As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Alaska is $53,402, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,027 weekly, or $4,450 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Gunsmith in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Gunsmith in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $42,765 to $67,187. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,834) and 75th percentile ($60,618), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,187 per year. This $12,784 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hydraulics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alaska Gunsmith often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Gunsmith 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
Gunsmith Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $42,765 AK September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $47,834 AK September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,402 AK September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $60,618 AK September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $67,187 AK September 01, 2026
25% $47,834 10% $42,765 90% $67,187 75% $60,618 $53,402 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Gunsmith ?

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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Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $58,124 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $58,084 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $58,098 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $58,185 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $58,209 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $58,159 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $58,143 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $58,105 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $58,091 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $58,146 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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