As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Michigan is $48,559, equivalent to $23 per hour, $934 weekly, or $4,047 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $38,878 to $61,043. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,492) and 75th percentile ($55,094), while top earners (90th percentile) make $61,043 per year. This $11,602 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, Michigan Gunsmith often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $38,878 MI February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $43,492 MI February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $48,559 MI February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,094 MI February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $61,043 MI February 01, 2026
25% $43,492 10% $38,878 90% $61,043 75% $55,094 $48,559 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $52,606 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $49,250 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $50,372 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $52,100 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $51,541 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $48,955 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $49,850 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $49,013 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $48,955 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $48,955 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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