As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in South Carolina is $46,202, equivalent to $22 per hour, $889 weekly, or $3,850 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $36,991 to $58,081. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,381) and 75th percentile ($52,420), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,081 per year. This $11,039 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, South Carolina Gunsmith often earn 6.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, South Carolina currently ranks 42 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 $36,991 SC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,381 SC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,202 SC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $52,420 SC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,081 SC February 01, 2026
25% $41,381 10% $36,991 90% $58,081 75% $52,420 $46,202 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 Goose Creek, SC Avg. Salary $49,956 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $48,386 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $49,708 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $48,607 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $46,584 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $48,386 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $48,423 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $47,632 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $49,186 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $49,661 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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