As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in North Carolina is $46,864, 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 $37,533 to $58,908. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,980) and 75th percentile ($53,169), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,908 per year. This $11,189 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 $37,533 NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,980 NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,864 NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,169 NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,908 NC April 01, 2026
25% $41,980 10% $37,533 90% $58,908 75% $53,169 $46,864 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 $47,050 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $49,126 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $49,348 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $49,110 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $49,708 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $47,590 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $48,671 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $51,122 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $48,136 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $48,210 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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