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Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the median pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $28.60 an hour ($59,480 a year). About 780 people work in this job there.

$28.60Median hourly pay
$47,520–$72,870Middle half of workers, yearly
780People in this job in New Jersey

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($52,540). New Jersey ranks 7th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in New Jersey

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.72$34,790
25% of workers$22.85$47,520
Half of workers (median)$28.60$59,480
75% of workers$35.04$72,870
90% of workers$44.88$93,350

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)

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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56,500
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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57,810
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,080

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.