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

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in San Jose, CA is $63,317. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $55,751 to $71,850, with most professionals earning between $48,863 and $79,620.

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Gunsmith Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $48,863 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,751 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $63,317 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $71,850 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $79,620 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $55,751 10% $48,863 90% $79,620 75% $71,850 $63,317 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $55,751 to $71,850 with the average base salary of $63,317. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,226 to $72,997 with the average total cash compensation of $64,010.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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