As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Massachusetts is $53,663, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,032 weekly, or $4,472 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $42,964 to $67,459. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,062) and 75th percentile ($60,884), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,459 per year. This $12,822 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, Massachusetts Gunsmith often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $42,964 MA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $48,062 MA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,663 MA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $60,884 MA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $67,459 MA February 01, 2026
25% $48,062 10% $42,964 90% $67,459 75% $60,884 $53,663 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $54,597 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $55,593 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $55,677 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $55,409 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $55,129 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $58,759 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $55,809 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $58,759 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $58,759 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $57,005 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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