As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Louisiana is $46,883, equivalent to $23 per hour, $902 weekly, or $3,907 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $37,536 to $58,936. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,990) and 75th percentile ($53,192), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,936 per year. This $11,202 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, Louisiana Gunsmith often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $37,536 LA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,990 LA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,883 LA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,192 LA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,936 LA February 01, 2026
25% $41,990 10% $37,536 90% $58,936 75% $53,192 $46,883 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $47,337 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $49,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $45,730 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $50,040 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $45,730 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $49,761 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $49,618 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $46,152 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $50,103 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $49,618 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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