Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in Oregon

In Oregon, the median pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $21.40 an hour ($44,510 a year). About 530 people work in this job there.

$21.40Median hourly pay

$40,660–$74,940Middle half of workers, yearly

530People in this job in Oregon

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($52,540). Oregon ranks 40th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.53	$38,550
25% of workers	$19.55	$40,660
Half of workers (median)	$21.40	$44,510
75% of workers	$36.03	$74,940
90% of workers	$39.83	$82,840

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Salem	$48,980	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro	$46,350	300
Bend	$44,570	40

Oregon 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)

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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.