As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in New Mexico is $45,691, equivalent to $22 per hour, $879 weekly, or $3,808 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $36,591 to $57,486. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,928) and 75th percentile ($51,865), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,486 per year. This $10,937 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, New Mexico Gunsmith often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 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 $36,591 NM September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $40,928 NM September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $45,691 NM September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $51,865 NM September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $57,486 NM September 01, 2026
25% $40,928 10% $36,591 90% $57,486 75% $51,865 $45,691 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 Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $47,083 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $49,697 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $48,234 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $50,835 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $50,563 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $50,611 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $48,396 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $49,621 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $48,971 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $49,444 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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