As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in North Carolina is $46,858, equivalent to $23 per hour, $901 weekly, or $3,905 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $37,516 to $58,905. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,968) and 75th percentile ($53,164), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,905 per year. This $11,196 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, North Carolina Gunsmith often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $37,516 NC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,968 NC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,858 NC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,164 NC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,905 NC February 01, 2026
25% $41,968 10% $37,516 90% $58,905 75% $53,164 $46,858 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 Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $46,816 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $48,881 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $49,102 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $48,865 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $49,460 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $47,353 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $48,428 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $50,867 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $47,896 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $47,969 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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