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Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $25.26 an hour ($52,540 a year). About 22,440 people work in this job there.

$25.26Median hourly pay
$39,520–$69,810Middle half of workers, yearly
22,440People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.11$35,580
25% of workers$19.00$39,520
Half of workers (median)$25.26$52,540
75% of workers$33.56$69,810
90% of workers$42.09$87,540

Best-paying states for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Connecticut$69,800140
Virginia$61,940240
New York$61,7204,300
California$60,7902,300
South Carolina$60,380200
Washington$60,380290
New Jersey$59,480780
Vermont$58,57050
Kansas$57,730110
Colorado$57,120220

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -3.2% over ten years, declining · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$41,600
Etchers and Engravers$43,310
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$37,800
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$50,060
Craft Artists$46,080

Other job titles for this job

GemologistCraft WorkerCrafterGoldsmithJewelry DesignerStone SetterSapphire Stylus GrinderDiamond CutterAntique Jewelry RepairerAppraisal TechnicianAppraisal TechArtisan Jeweler

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.