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$54,880/ year*
Estimated Salary
$54,880
  /  year *
Estimated Salary
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Compare this to a teacher who only makes $40,000/yr in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Becoming a Blacksmith in Scranton, Pennsylvania

  1. United States
  2. Pennsylvania
  3. Scranton

Overview

A blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut.
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$40,000/yr in Pennsylvania

What Blacksmiths Love About Their Trade

It's a timeless craft.
Pride in a job well done.
Getting to work with hands.

Characteristics

Ancient Craft
Not Customer Facing
Work Indoors
Variety of Tools
Physically Challenging
Art and a Science

Outlook

Optionality PotentialMedium
There are specializations within the trade.
Entrepreneurship Potential High
Fairly low startup but does require a shop.
Demand ForecastMedium
You must be good at marketing yourself.

Cities With The Highest Paying Blacksmith Jobs In Pennsylvania

Poconos, PAAltoona, PAWilliamsport, PAScranton, PAHarrisburg, PACumberland Val, PAPittsburgh, PAAllentown, PAState College, PAReading, PALancaster, PAYork, PAPhiladelphia, PAMeadville, PAErie, PA

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