As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Virginia is $49,654, equivalent to $24 per hour, $955 weekly, or $4,138 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $39,754 to $62,420. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,472) and 75th percentile ($56,336), while top earners (90th percentile) make $62,420 per year. This $11,864 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, Virginia Gunsmith often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $39,754 VA February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $44,472 VA February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $49,654 VA February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $56,336 VA February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $62,420 VA February 01, 2026
25% $44,472 10% $39,754 90% $62,420 75% $56,336 $49,654 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $58,333 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $51,115 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $45,973 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $49,550 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $49,424 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $47,321 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $50,799 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $58,069 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $58,333 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $47,622 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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