Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in California

In California, the median pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $29.23 an hour ($60,790 a year). About 2,300 people work in this job there.

$29.23Median hourly pay

$47,540–$76,060Middle half of workers, yearly

2,300People in this job in California

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($52,540). California ranks 4th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in California

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.36	$38,180
25% of workers	$22.86	$47,540
Half of workers (median)	$29.23	$60,790
75% of workers	$36.57	$76,060
90% of workers	$39.26	$81,660

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$75,640	240
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara	$64,740	70
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$64,620	260
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$62,450	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim	$61,150	1,190
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$58,390	50
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$38,880	150

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

Related jobs in California

Job	Median yearly pay
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$49,190
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand	$44,450
Tool and Die Makers	$77,030
Etchers and Engravers	$46,480
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$51,300
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers	$38,130
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$54,300
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$44,020

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.