Best Gunsmith Schools in Brea, California (2026)

Comparing gunsmith schools in Brea, California starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $80,060 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Brea Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$80,060BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment1,460 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Orange County unemployment rate3.9%BLS LAUS, 2024
California location quotient1.32BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Brea. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Orange County and California figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.


Gunsmith Schools near Brea

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Gunsmith Salary Snapshot

U.S.
U.S. Median Pay $68,990 $33.17 per hour
Job Outlook 1.9% 200 jobs (2024–2034)
1,000 openings/yr

Gunsmith Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $68,990 $33.17/hr
Average Salary $71,180 $34.22/hr

Salary Range

$40,140 10th pctl
$68,990 Median
$102,990 90th pctl
10th Percentile $40,140 $19.30/hr
25th Percentile $51,070 $24.56/hr
75th Percentile $84,390 $40.57/hr
90th Percentile $102,990 $49.52/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed9,400
Growth (2024-2034)1.9%
Annual Openings1,000
Jobs per 1,0000.1

Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (49-9069) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

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