Gunsmith Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Gunsmith Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Gunsmith make in Des Moines, IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in Des Moines, IA is $48,938. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,091 to $55,534, with most professionals earning between $37,767 and $61,539.

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10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $37,767 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $43,091 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $48,938 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,534 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $61,539 Des Moines,IA March 01, 2025
25% $43,091 10% $37,767 90% $61,539 75% $55,534 $48,938 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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    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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $43,091 to $55,534 with the average base salary of $48,938. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,458 to $56,420 with the average total cash compensation of $49,474.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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