As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Colorado is $50,310, equivalent to $24 per hour, $968 weekly, or $4,193 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Gunsmith in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Gunsmith in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $40,279 to $63,244. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,059) and 75th percentile ($57,080), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,244 per year. This $12,021 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, Colorado Gunsmith often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $40,279 CO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $45,059 CO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $50,310 CO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $57,080 CO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $63,244 CO February 01, 2026
25% $45,059 10% $40,279 90% $63,244 75% $57,080 $50,310 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 Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $53,638 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $52,622 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $50,461 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $51,347 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $50,461 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $55,082 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $53,770 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $54,055 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $50,425 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $53,185 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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