Best Gunsmith Schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa (2026)

Looking for gunsmith schools in Cedar Falls, Iowa? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $45,960 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Cedar Falls Quick Facts

MetricValueSource
State median annual wage$45,960BLS OEWS, May 2025
State employment200 workersBLS OEWS, May 2025
Black Hawk County unemployment rate3.6%BLS LAUS, 2024
Iowa location quotient2.14BLS OEWS, May 2025

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What You’ll Find Below

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


Gunsmith Schools near Cedar Falls

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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