As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in North Carolina is $46,880, equivalent to $23 per hour, $902 weekly, or $3,907 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Gunsmith in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Gunsmith in North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $37,543 to $58,982. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,993) and 75th percentile ($53,215), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,982 per year. This $11,222 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 $37,543 NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,993 NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,880 NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,215 NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,982 NC September 01, 2026
25% $41,993 10% $37,543 90% $58,982 75% $53,215 $46,880 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 $49,022 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $50,047 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $49,083 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $50,181 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $50,088 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $48,717 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $49,734 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $51,669 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $48,573 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $48,916 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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