Best Gunsmith Schools in California (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare gunsmith schools across California. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

California Gunsmith Schools Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,520 $24.29 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,640 $23.39 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Gunsmith Schools in California?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

#1

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ 404.5 miles away

Located in Prescott, AZ Yavapai College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Auto Body and Collision Repair, and Automotive Technician. The campus serves roughly 3,732 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,838
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,344
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, AZ 452.4 miles away

Located in Tempe, AZ Sonoran Desert Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Gunsmith, Maintenance Technician, and Mechatronics. The campus serves roughly 4,763 learners.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $12,280
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,280
Contact

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

California Gunsmith Schools Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other (49-9099)
Data Year: 2024 • California

Median Pay (2024) $50,520 $24.29 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$56,790 per year $27.30 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $38,620

$18.57 per hour

25th Percentile $44,900

$21.59 per hour

75th Percentile $64,030

$30.78 per hour

90th Percentile $80,570

$38.74 per hour

California vs U.S.

Median Wage +3.9%
$50,520

$24.29 per hour

Mean Wage +6.6%
$56,790

$27.30 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 27,450

Employment: 27,450 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
1.52
Employment RSE
4.6%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
27,450 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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