As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Gunsmith in West Virginia is $44,403, equivalent to $21 per hour, $854 weekly, or $3,700 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 West Virginia vary widely, spanning from $35,550 to $55,818. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,769) and 75th percentile ($50,378), while top earners (90th percentile) make $55,818 per year. This $10,609 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, West Virginia Gunsmith often earn 10.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 2 companies. However, West Virginia currently ranks 50 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 $35,550 WV February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $39,769 WV February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $44,403 WV February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $50,378 WV February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary $55,818 WV February 01, 2026
25% $39,769 10% $35,550 90% $55,818 75% $50,378 $44,403 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 Weirton, WV Avg. Salary $50,630 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Wheeling, WV Avg. Salary $50,978 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accoville, WV Avg. Salary $46,990 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adrian, WV Avg. Salary $46,363 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Advent, WV Avg. Salary $47,158 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Albright, WV Avg. Salary $48,712 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alderson, WV Avg. Salary $48,180 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alkol, WV Avg. Salary $46,774 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allen Junction, WV Avg. Salary $46,990 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alloy, WV Avg. Salary $46,990 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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