As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Goldsmith in Boston, MA is $56,049, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,078 weekly, or $4,671 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 Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $36,668 to $81,248. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,904) and 75th percentile ($69,239), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,248 per year. This $23,335 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, Boston Goldsmith often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 56 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 $36,668 Boston, MA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $45,904 Boston, MA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $56,049 Boston, MA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $69,239 Boston, MA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $81,248 Boston, MA November 01, 2026
25% $45,904 10% $36,668 90% $81,248 75% $69,239 $56,049 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 Boston, MA. The base salary for Goldsmith ranges from $45,904 to $69,239 with the average base salary of $56,049. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,005 to $70,832 with the average total cash compensation of $57,077.

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