Gold Dealer Salary in the United States

How much does a Gold Dealer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gold Dealer in the United States is $54,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Gold Dealer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,342
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,689 to $62,928
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,138
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Gold Dealer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,928 $5,244 $1,210 $30
Average $54,785 $4,565 $1,054 $26
25th Percentile $48,689 $4,057 $936 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Gold Dealer Salaries

A Gold Dealer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Gold Dealer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gold Dealer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $53,515
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,938
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,039
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,037
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,263
Levels Salary
Entry Level Gold Dealer$53,515
Intermediate Level Gold Dealer$53,938
Senior Level Gold Dealer$55,039
Specialist Level Gold Dealer$57,037
Expert Level Gold Dealer$60,263
$53,515 0 yr
$53,938 < 2 yrs
$55,039 2-4 yrs
$57,037 5-8 yrs
$60,263 > 8 yrs
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How Do Gold Dealer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Gold Dealers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,658.
  • California: $60,428.
  • Massachusetts: $59,623.

Top Paying Cities for Gold Dealers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $69,101
  • San Francisco: $68,421
  • Oakland: $66,904

What Skills Can Increase a Gold Dealer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.32% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Container (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
  • Medical Emergency (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): A medical emergency is an acute injury or illness that poses an immediate risk to a person's life or long-term health, sometimes referred to as a situation risking "life or limb".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.32%
Container 1.61%
Medical Emergency 1.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Gold Dealer's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$58,620
7%
Commitment
$58,620
7%
Time Management
$58,072
6%
Leadership
$58,072
6%
Verbal Communication
$58,072
6%
Customer Satisfaction
$57,524
5%
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How Education impacts a Gold Dealer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Gold Dealers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Gold Dealer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $52,332 and $56,940).

Gold Dealer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Gold Dealer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 52.2%
Associates 20.9%
Bachelors 21.3%
Masters 2.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Gold Dealer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gold Dealer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Gold Dealer

Salaries for a Gold Dealer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,475 in 2023 to around $54,174 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Gold Dealer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Gold Dealer Over Time

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2023
$54,475
2024
$54,841
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$54,174
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2023 $54,475
2024 $54,841
2025 $54,174
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