As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in California is $54,374. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,287 to $60,892, with most professionals earning between $44,657 and $66,826.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $44,657 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $49,287 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $54,374 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $60,892 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $66,826 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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 | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $53,007 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $54,100 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $55,683 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $52,966 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $51,737 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $54,955 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $53,078 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $50,391 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $61,785 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $61,643 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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