As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in New York is $52,445, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,009 weekly, or $4,370 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 York vary widely, spanning from $41,999 to $65,983. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($46,977) and 75th percentile ($59,531), while top earners (90th percentile) make $65,983 per year. This $12,554 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 York Gunsmith often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $41,999 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,977 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $52,445 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $59,531 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $65,983 NY September 01, 2026
25% $46,977 10% $41,999 90% $65,983 75% $59,531 $52,445 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $59,225 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $53,889 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $53,040 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $61,297 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $59,559 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $54,789 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $58,479 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $57,058 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $54,541 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $53,629 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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