As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Salt Lake City, UT is $48,236, equivalent to $23 per hour, $928 weekly, or $4,020 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 Salt Lake City, UT vary widely, spanning from $38,498 to $60,169. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,138) and 75th percentile ($54,482), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,169 per year. This $11,344 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, Salt Lake City Gunsmith often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Salt Lake City currently ranks 433 statewide for Gunsmith job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Business Services 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 $38,498 Salt Lake City, UT August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $43,138 Salt Lake City, UT August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $48,236 Salt Lake City, UT August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $54,482 Salt Lake City, UT August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $60,169 Salt Lake City, UT August 01, 2025
25% $43,138 10% $38,498 90% $60,169 75% $54,482 $48,236 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Gunsmith in Salt Lake City, UT. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $43,138 to $54,482 with the average base salary of $48,236. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,143 to $58,507 with the average total cash compensation of $51,322.

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