As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Goldsmith in Chesapeake, VA is $47,437, equivalent to $23 per hour, $912 weekly, or $3,953 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 Chesapeake, VA vary widely, spanning from $31,034 to $68,765. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,851) and 75th percentile ($58,601), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,765 per year. This $19,750 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, Chesapeake Goldsmith often earn 6.6% lower than national averages. However, Chesapeake currently ranks 594 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 $31,034 Chesapeake, VA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $38,851 Chesapeake, VA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $47,437 Chesapeake, VA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $58,601 Chesapeake, VA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $68,765 Chesapeake, VA November 01, 2026
25% $38,851 10% $31,034 90% $68,765 75% $58,601 $47,437 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 Chesapeake, VA. The base salary for Goldsmith ranges from $38,851 to $58,601 with the average base salary of $47,437. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,936 to $59,949 with the average total cash compensation of $48,308.

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About Chesapeake, Virginia    Chesapeake is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 222,209; in 2013, the population was esti....More

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