As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in New Mexico is $45,676, equivalent to $22 per hour, $878 weekly, or $3,806 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 New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $36,581 to $57,414. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,915) and 75th percentile ($51,820), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,414 per year. This $10,905 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 $36,581 NM April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $40,915 NM April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $45,676 NM April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $51,820 NM April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $57,414 NM April 01, 2026
25% $40,915 10% $36,581 90% $57,414 75% $51,820 $45,676 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 ...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/17/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $46,108 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $49,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $47,230 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $49,783 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $49,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $49,147 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $46,436 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $49,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $47,733 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $49,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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