Gunsmith Salary in Durham, North Carolina

Gunsmith Salary in Durham, NC

How much does a Gunsmith make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in Durham, NC is $49,319. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,425 to $55,966, with most professionals earning between $38,060 and $62,018.

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10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $38,060 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $43,425 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $49,319 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,966 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $62,018 Durham,NC April 01, 2025
25% $43,425 10% $38,060 90% $62,018 75% $55,966 $49,319 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 Durham, NC. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $43,425 to $55,966 with the average base salary of $49,319. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,794 to $56,858 with the average total cash compensation of $49,858.

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About Durham, North Carolina    Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population t....More

Durham, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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