As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Minnesota is $50,458, equivalent to $24 per hour, $970 weekly, or $4,205 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 Minnesota vary widely, spanning from $40,398 to $63,430. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,192) and 75th percentile ($57,248), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,430 per year. This $12,056 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, Minnesota Gunsmith often earn 2.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Minnesota currently ranks 12 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 $40,398 MN February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $45,192 MN February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $50,458 MN February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $57,248 MN February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $63,430 MN February 01, 2026
25% $45,192 10% $40,398 90% $63,430 75% $57,248 $50,458 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 Lakeville, MN Avg. Salary $54,792 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Minnetonka, MN Avg. Salary $55,140 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ada, MN Avg. Salary $49,929 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams, MN Avg. Salary $52,342 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adolph, MN Avg. Salary $50,535 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MN Avg. Salary $47,032 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, MN Avg. Salary $54,729 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ah Gwah Ching, MN Avg. Salary $50,498 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aitkin, MN Avg. Salary $50,778 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akeley, MN Avg. Salary $50,714 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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