Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $22.88 an hour ($47,590 a year). About 1,810 people work in this job there.

$22.88Median hourly pay
$38,950–$61,960Middle half of workers, yearly
1,810People in this job in Texas

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($52,540). Texas ranks 32nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.65$32,560
25% of workers$18.73$38,950
Half of workers (median)$22.88$47,590
75% of workers$29.79$61,960
90% of workers$38.79$80,680

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$54,960410
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$49,400160
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$48,250520
San Antonio-New Braunfels$44,950160

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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Craft Artists$54,690
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$38,170
Etchers and Engravers$31,180
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$32,430
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners$46,000

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.