Gunsmith Salary in San Diego, California

Gunsmith Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Gunsmith make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in San Diego, CA is $54,185. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,711 to $61,488, with most professionals earning between $41,816 and $68,137.

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10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,816 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $47,711 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $54,185 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $61,488 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $68,137 San Diego,CA March 01, 2025
25% $47,711 10% $41,816 90% $68,137 75% $61,488 $54,185 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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    Facilities Mechanic Technician I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Gunsmith

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Facilities Mechanic Technician III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $47,711 to $61,488 with the average base salary of $54,185. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,117 to $62,469 with the average total cash compensation of $54,778.

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