As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in Washington is $53,473, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,028 weekly, or $4,456 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $42,825 to $67,215. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($47,899) and 75th percentile ($60,666), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,215 per year. This $12,767 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, Washington Gunsmith often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $42,825 WA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $47,899 WA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $53,473 WA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $60,666 WA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $67,215 WA April 01, 2026
25% $47,899 10% $42,825 90% $67,215 75% $60,666 $53,473 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $55,718 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $54,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $53,563 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $55,718 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $53,987 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $53,563 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $57,264 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $53,563 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $55,718 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $54,950 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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