As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Goldsmith in Aurora, IL is $50,340, equivalent to $24 per hour, $968 weekly, or $4,195 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 Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $32,933 to $72,973. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,229) and 75th percentile ($62,187), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,973 per year. This $20,958 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, Aurora Goldsmith often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Goldsmith job salary. 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 $32,933 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $41,229 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $50,340 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $62,187 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $72,973 Aurora, IL November 01, 2026
25% $41,229 10% $32,933 90% $72,973 75% $62,187 $50,340 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Goldsmith in Aurora, IL. The base salary for Goldsmith ranges from $41,229 to $62,187 with the average base salary of $50,340. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,319 to $63,618 with the average total cash compensation of $51,264.

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