Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary
The median jewelers and precious stone and metal workers salary in the United States is $52,540 per year ($25.26/hour). Salaries range from $35,580 at the entry level to $87,540+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 22,440 jewelers and precious stone and metal workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$52,540
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.26
per hour
Employment
22,440
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$35,580
25th percentile
$39,520
Median
$52,540
75th percentile
$69,810
90th percentile
$87,540
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5.5%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary by State
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$36K$70K■ No data
Top Paying States
Connecticut
$70K
+33%
Virginia
$62K
+18%
New York
$62K
+17%
California
$61K
+16%
South Carolina
$60K
+15%
Washington
$60K
+15%
New Jersey
$59K
+13%
Vermont
$59K
+11%
Kansas
$58K
+10%
Colorado
$57K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $69,800 | +32.9% |
| Virginia | $61,940 | +17.9% |
| New York | $61,720 | +17.5% |
| California | $60,790 | +15.7% |
| South Carolina | $60,380 | +14.9% |
| Washington | $60,380 | +14.9% |
| New Jersey | $59,480 | +13.2% |
| Vermont | $58,570 | +11.5% |
| Kansas | $57,730 | +9.9% |
| Colorado | $57,120 | +8.7% |
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Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $82,200 | +56.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,640 | +44.0% |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $73,800 | +40.5% |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $73,650 | +40.2% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $71,410 | +35.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $65,370 | +24.4% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,740 | +23.2% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,620 | +23.0% |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $63,650 | +21.1% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,970 | +19.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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