As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Gunsmith in New Jersey is $53,432. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,434 to $59,837, with most professionals earning between $43,883 and $65,669.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $43,883 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $48,434 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $53,432 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $59,837 | NJ | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Gunsmith Salary | $65,669 | NJ | 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 Bayonne, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,292 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bergenfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,747 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Bloomfield, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,798 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location East Brunswick, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,024 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hoboken, NJ | Avg. Salary $58,633 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Irvington, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,292 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Lakewood, NJ | Avg. Salary $56,275 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Middlesex, NJ | Avg. Salary $56,887 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Passaic, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,798 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Union, NJ | Avg. Salary $57,292 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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