As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Goldsmith in Washington, DC is $55,544, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,068 weekly, or $4,629 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $36,338 to $80,517. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($45,491) and 75th percentile ($68,616), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,517 per year. This $23,125 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, Washington Goldsmith often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 79 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 $36,338 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $45,491 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $55,544 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $68,616 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Goldsmith Salary $80,517 Washington, DC November 01, 2026
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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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Goldsmith ranges from $45,491 to $68,616 with the average base salary of $55,544. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,591 to $70,195 with the average total cash compensation of $56,564.

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