As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in South Carolina is $46,224, equivalent to $22 per hour, $889 weekly, or $3,852 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 South Carolina vary widely, spanning from $37,017 to $58,156. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,405) and 75th percentile ($52,470), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,156 per year. This $11,065 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 $37,017 SC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,405 SC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,224 SC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $52,470 SC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,156 SC September 01, 2026
25% $41,405 10% $37,017 90% $58,156 75% $52,470 $46,224 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 $51,214 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, SC Avg. Salary $49,217 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams Run, SC Avg. Salary $50,556 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aiken, SC Avg. Salary $49,754 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alcolu, SC Avg. Salary $47,835 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, SC Avg. Salary $48,874 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Anderson, SC Avg. Salary $49,688 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Andrews, SC Avg. Salary $48,719 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Arcadia, SC Avg. Salary $50,478 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Awendaw, SC Avg. Salary $50,886 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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