Gunsmiths rate their happiness above average.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, gunsmiths rate their career happiness 3.7 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 20% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy gunsmiths are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial diver | 3.7 | $50k |
| Gem worker | 3.7 | $41k |
| Farm equipment mechanic | 3.6 | $42k |
| Motorcycle mechanic | 3.5 | $38k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are gunsmiths happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do gunsmiths find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as gunsmiths?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are gunsmith’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are gunsmiths making the best use of their abilities?