How much does a jeweler and precious stone and metal worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $25.26 an hour or $4,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.26
- Average (mean)
- $57,960
- Jobs
- 22,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| 25th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $52,540 | $25.26 | |
| 75th | $69,810 | $33.56 | |
| 90th | $87,540 | $42.09 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Connecticut | $69,800 |
| Virginia | $61,940 |
| New York | $61,720 |
| California | $60,790 |
| South Carolina | $60,380 |
| Washington | $60,380 |
| New Jersey | $59,480 |
| Vermont | $58,570 |
| Kansas | $57,730 |
| Colorado | $57,120 |
| North Dakota | $57,020 |
| Michigan | $56,610 |
| Missouri | $56,140 |
| Wisconsin | $55,830 |
| North Carolina | $55,420 |
| Mississippi | $55,010 |
| Illinois | $54,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,880 |
| Minnesota | $54,310 |
| Florida | $51,470 |
| Louisiana | $51,420 |
| Massachusetts | $51,060 |
| Iowa | $50,280 |
| Alabama | $48,890 |
| Rhode Island | $48,800 |
| Hawaii | $48,450 |
| Tennessee | $48,240 |
| Ohio | $48,190 |
| Maine | $48,080 |
| Georgia | $47,810 |
| Indiana | $47,620 |
| Texas | $47,590 |
| Idaho | $47,090 |
| Kentucky | $47,090 |
| Nebraska | $46,920 |
| West Virginia | $46,370 |
| New Mexico | $46,200 |
| Maryland | $45,430 |
| South Dakota | $45,110 |
| Oregon | $44,510 |
| New Hampshire | $43,520 |
| Arizona | $42,240 |
| Oklahoma | $41,720 |
| Nevada | $40,510 |
| Utah | $39,860 |
| Montana | $37,580 |
| Arkansas | $35,950 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $82,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,640 |
| Scranton, PA | $73,800 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $73,650 |
| Albany, NY | $71,410 |
| Washington, DC | $65,370 |
| San Jose, CA | $64,740 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,620 |
| Durham, NC | $63,650 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,970 |
| Madison, WI | $62,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,450 |
| Charlotte, NC | $62,400 |
| New York, NY | $61,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,150 |
In other countries
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker belongs to the international group "Jewellery and precious-metal workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Crushing$48,540
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$42,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a jeweler and precious stone and metal worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $25.26 ($52,540 a year).
How much does a jeweler and precious stone and metal worker make a month?
About $4,378 a month before tax, based on a median of $52,540 a year.
How much does a jeweler and precious stone and metal worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,580 or less a year ($17.11 an hour); the top 10% make $87,540 or more.
Which state pays jeweler and precious stone and metal workers the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $69,800 a year, followed by Virginia ($61,940) and New York ($61,720).
Which city pays jeweler and precious stone and metal workers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $82,200 a year.
How many jeweler and precious stone and metal workers are there in the United States?
About 22,440 people work as jeweler and precious stone and metal workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.