What is the median gunsmith salary in Oklahoma?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), gunsmiths in Oklahoma earned a median annual wage of approximately $60,850 (using the related "Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other" BLS category, since gunsmith wages are not tracked separately).

What is the salary range for gunsmiths in Oklahoma?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the 10th-percentile annual wage for gunsmiths in Oklahoma at approximately $41,850 and the 90th-percentile wage at approximately $76,880 (using the related "Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other" BLS category, since gunsmith wages are not tracked separately).

How does the Oklahoma gunsmith salary compare to the national average?

BLS OEWS (May 2025) reports the median annual wage for gunsmiths in Oklahoma at approximately $60,850, which is about $6,230 below the national median of $67,080 (using the related "Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other" BLS category, since gunsmith wages are not tracked separately).

Gunsmith Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

Updated January 10, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Oklahoma precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other earn a median annual wage of $60,850 (median $29.26/hr) per BLS OEWS (May 2025). The 10th percentile earns $41,850 while the top 10% earn over $76,880. Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other employment in Oklahoma totals 230 workers statewide (May 2025).

Key Takeaways

Median pay: $60,850 per year ($29.26/hr)
25th percentile: $46,930 per year
75th percentile: $70,970 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $76,880 per year ($36.96/hr)
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $41,850 per year ($20.12/hr)
Oklahoma employment: 230 workers
vs. national median: 11.8% below the U.S. median of $68,990
Job concentration: Location quotient 2.19 - precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other are more concentrated in Oklahoma than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed January 1, 0001.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, gunsmith wages in Oklahoma vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Gunsmith Salary in Oklahoma

Median Salary $60,850 $29.26/hr

Average Salary $61,110 $29.38/hr

State National Diff

Median Wage $60,850 $68,990 -11.8%

Mean Wage $61,110 $71,180 -14.1%

Salary Range

$41,850 10th pctl

$60,850 Median

$76,880 90th pctl

10th Percentile $41,850 $20.12/hr

25th Percentile $46,930 $22.56/hr

75th Percentile $70,970 $34.12/hr

90th Percentile $76,880 $36.96/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed230

Jobs per 1,0000.1

Gunsmith Wages by Metro Area in Oklahoma

Note: The BLS does not track gunsmith wages separately. The data below is based on the closest matching category: Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (SOC 49-9069).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), precision instrument and equipment repairers, all other wages in Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Oklahoma City	140	$61,670	$62,040	$45,670	$76,880
Tulsa	50	$60,490	$54,350	$40,270	$69,140

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how gunsmith salaries are distributed across Oklahoma. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of gunsmiths earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Oklahoma. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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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)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)