As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Idaho is $46,030, equivalent to $22 per hour, $885 weekly, or $3,836 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $36,853 to $57,864. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,226) and 75th percentile ($52,224), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,864 per year. This $10,998 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, Idaho Gunsmith often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $36,853 ID February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,226 ID February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,030 ID February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $52,224 ID February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $57,864 ID February 01, 2026
25% $41,226 10% $36,853 90% $57,864 75% $52,224 $46,030 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $44,656 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $53,296 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $45,757 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $45,757 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $44,656 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $44,656 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $45,825 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $44,656 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $53,301 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $53,296 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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