As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Mississippi is $43,974, equivalent to $21 per hour, $846 weekly, or $3,665 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 Mississippi vary widely, spanning from $35,206 to $55,279. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,384) and 75th percentile ($49,891), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,279 per year. This $10,507 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, Mississippi Gunsmith often earn 10.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Mississippi currently ranks 51 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 $35,206 MS February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $39,384 MS February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $43,974 MS February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $49,891 MS February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,279 MS February 01, 2026
25% $39,384 10% $35,206 90% $55,279 75% $49,891 $43,974 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Olive Branch, MS Avg. Salary $49,155 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, MS Avg. Salary $48,981 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, MS Avg. Salary $44,603 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ackerman, MS Avg. Salary $44,445 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Algoma, MS Avg. Salary $44,445 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alligator, MS Avg. Salary $46,363 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amory, MS Avg. Salary $44,445 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anguilla, MS Avg. Salary $46,394 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arcola, MS Avg. Salary $46,837 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arkabutla, MS Avg. Salary $48,981 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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