Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$49,140
↑ 44.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.4% since 2011 ($34,030 → $49,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,140 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $47,450 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $47,140 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $46,640 | +11.3% |
| 2020 | $41,900 | +2.5% |
| 2019 | $40,870 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $39,440 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $37,960 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | $38,200 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $37,060 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $36,870 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $35,520 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | $35,350 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | $34,030 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.