As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Goldsmith in the US is $50,097, equivalent to $24 per hour, $963 weekly, or $4,175 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Goldsmith in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Goldsmith in the US vary widely, spanning from $32,774 to $72,620. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,029) and 75th percentile ($61,887), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,620 per year. This $20,858 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Goldsmith often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 13 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Goldsmith Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $32,774 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $41,029 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $50,097 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $61,887 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $72,620 US July 01, 2026
25% $41,029 10% $32,774 90% $72,620 75% $61,887 $50,097 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Goldsmith ?

A goldsmith is a metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals. Historically, goldsmiths also have made silverware, platters, goblets, decorative and serviceable utensils, ceremonial or religious items, and rarely using Kintsugi, but the rising prices of precious metals have curtailed the making of such items to a large degree. Goldsmiths must be skilled in forming metal through filing, soldering, sawing, forging, casting, and polishing metal. The trade has very often included jewellery-making skills, as well as the very similar skills of the silversmith. Traditio...

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