How much does a blacksmith make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,922 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,328
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $77,040 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $75,250 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $70,420 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $49,600 |
| 7. United States | $47,060 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $46,970 |
| 142. Kenya estimate | $136 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal worker$62,200
- Cnc operator$52,600
- Grinder$46,480
- Metal molder$44,900
- Welder$53,340
- Metalworker$62,970
- Steel erector$57,930
- Rigger$62,640
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Hawaii | $78,000 |
| Washington | $65,760 |
| Oklahoma | $64,570 |
| Nebraska | $60,460 |
| Kentucky | $58,030 |
| New York | $57,960 |
| Montana | $56,740 |
| Utah | $54,940 |
| Indiana | $54,030 |
| Colorado | $53,870 |
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| Virginia | $53,750 |
| New Mexico | $53,080 |
| Minnesota | $51,990 |
| Michigan | $51,710 |
| Massachusetts | $51,350 |
| Kansas | $51,120 |
| Alabama | $50,910 |
| California | $50,650 |
| Oregon | $50,500 |
| Missouri | $50,320 |
| Maryland | $50,260 |
| Ohio | $49,710 |
| Illinois | $49,670 |
| New Hampshire | $47,830 |
| Arizona | $47,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,360 |
| Wisconsin | $47,310 |
| South Carolina | $46,990 |
| Iowa | $46,760 |
| Nevada | $46,220 |
| Louisiana | $45,680 |
| North Carolina | $45,190 |
| Georgia | $42,830 |
| Texas | $42,800 |
| Maine | $41,600 |
| Connecticut | $41,420 |
| Tennessee | $40,560 |
| Mississippi | $39,550 |
| Arkansas | $39,500 |
| West Virginia | $37,390 |
| Florida | $36,660 |
| New Jersey | $34,710 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $45,950 |
| Forging Machine Setter | $49,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a blacksmith make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,922 a month, $47,060 a year.
How much does a blacksmith make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $35,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $66,660.
Which country pays a blacksmith the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a blacksmith the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $78,000 a year.
Does a blacksmith make more in the United States or in United Kingdom?
In United Kingdom: $49,600 a year against $47,060 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a blacksmith or a metal worker?
A metal worker: $62,200 a year against $47,060 for a blacksmith, 1.3 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate