Quick answer: Gunsmiths in Kentucky earn a median of $66,410 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited gunsmith schools in Kentucky with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
Looking for gunsmith schools in Kentucky? The programs below combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $66,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Gunsmith career guide: national overview of certifications, salary, and job outlook.
What You’ll Find Below
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Kentucky figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 12 schools
within 746 miles,
ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top.
12 of them carry a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
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#1
M T Training Center
📍
Grand Prairie, TX
•746.0 miles away•BOC Score
78.9
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
1801 S. Great Southwest Parkway Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Annual Wage by Percentile, United States - Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All OtherSource: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other annual wage percentiles
Percentile
Annual wage
10th
$40,140
25th
$51,070
50th (median)
$68,990
75th
$84,390
90th
$102,990
Projected employment growth, United States, Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other, 2025-2035Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2025-2035
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other employment projection 2025 to 2035
Year
Employment
2025
10,200
2035 projected
10,500
Percent change
+2.5%
Popular Online Programs in Kentucky
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does gunsmith training take in Kentucky?
Gunsmith certificate programs in Kentucky typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do gunsmiths earn in Kentucky?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), gunsmiths in Kentucky earned a median annual wage of approximately $66,410. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $39,060 to $95,970 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many gunsmith schools are in Kentucky?
The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
