As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Tucson, AZ is $46,784, equivalent to $22 per hour, $900 weekly, or $3,899 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 Tucson, AZ vary widely, spanning from $37,466 to $58,847. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,906) and 75th percentile ($53,098), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,847 per year. This $11,192 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, Tucson Gunsmith often earn 2.6% lower than national averages. However, Tucson currently ranks 566 statewide 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 $37,466 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $41,906 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $46,784 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,098 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $58,847 Tucson, AZ May 01, 2026
25% $41,906 10% $37,466 90% $58,847 75% $53,098 $46,784 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 Tucson, AZ. The base salary for Gunsmith ranges from $41,906 to $53,098 with the average base salary of $46,784. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,174 to $58,589 with the average total cash compensation of $51,346.

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