Gunsmith Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gunsmith Salary in Chattanooga, TN

How much does a Gunsmith make in Chattanooga, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in Chattanooga, TN is $44,717. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,534 to $50,077, with most professionals earning between $36,725 and $54,958.

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10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $36,725 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $40,534 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $44,717 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $50,077 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $54,958 Chattanooga,TN April 01, 2025
25% $40,534 10% $36,725 90% $54,958 75% $50,077 $44,717 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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  1. Down a level:

    Facilities Mechanic Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Gunsmith

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Facilities Mechanic Technician III

    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 Gunsmith in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $40,534 to $50,077 with the average base salary of $44,717. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,534 to $50,077 with the average total cash compensation of $44,717.

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About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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