The average salary for a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker in the United States is $52,000, but the range typically falls between $36,510 and $62,070. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25, with a range between $17.56 and $29.84.
There are approximately 24,060 people employed as a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker in the United States. With New York, California, Texas employing the highest number of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers.The state with the best pay for a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker is New York, with an average annual salary of $60,950, while New Jersey has the lowest average annual salary of $42,070.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,790 | $14.81 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,510 | $17.56 |
| Median | $47,450 | $22.81 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,070 | $29.84 |
| 90th Percentile | $78,500 | $37.74 |
The salary of a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are New York, Connecticut, Washington, Virginia, Massachusetts while the worst states are New Jersey, Kentucky, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,790 | $44,400 | $69,970 |
| Arizona | $30,790 | $50,160 | $79,570 |
| Arkansas | $28,750 | $51,460 | $88,600 |
| California | $35,940 | $57,260 | $82,810 |
| Colorado | $35,330 | $53,680 | $77,140 |
| Connecticut | $45,440 | $59,960 | $75,980 |
| Delaware | $34,400 | $43,250 | $66,970 |
| Florida | $25,500 | $49,990 | $74,390 |
| Georgia | $34,210 | $49,700 | $84,660 |
| Hawaii | $28,370 | $45,650 | $78,340 |
| Idaho | $27,780 | $41,130 | $66,560 |
| Illinois | $30,630 | $44,580 | $60,580 |
| Indiana | $28,480 | $57,370 | $82,630 |
| Iowa | $29,370 | $46,050 | $63,230 |
| Kansas | $35,500 | $50,820 | $70,740 |
| Kentucky | $29,430 | $44,880 | $74,980 |
| Louisiana | $36,910 | $51,780 | $82,580 |
| Maine | $30,020 | $47,750 | $64,540 |
| Maryland | $34,980 | $57,830 | $84,090 |
| Massachusetts | $34,480 | $55,650 | $79,080 |
| Michigan | $30,520 | $48,530 | $65,120 |
| Minnesota | $35,420 | $53,300 | $72,490 |
| Mississippi | $34,840 | $46,830 | $63,600 |
| Missouri | $29,290 | $52,990 | $80,990 |
| Montana | $30,780 | $45,850 | $64,940 |
| Nebraska | $22,510 | $45,290 | $60,380 |
| Nevada | $30,090 | $47,860 | $64,240 |
| New Hampshire | $36,060 | $50,150 | $68,960 |
| New Jersey | $29,650 | $42,070 | $61,730 |
| New Mexico | $26,170 | $41,670 | $57,490 |
| New York | $35,410 | $60,950 | $83,200 |
| North Carolina | $22,570 | $50,370 | $84,280 |
| North Dakota | $28,850 | $48,280 | $75,650 |
| Ohio | $30,110 | $51,600 | $81,120 |
| Oklahoma | $35,230 | $47,170 | $57,560 |
| Oregon | $37,400 | $49,820 | $60,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $22,320 | $48,600 | $75,880 |
| Rhode Island | $29,010 | $48,380 | $60,150 |
| South Carolina | $19,320 | $40,950 | $57,560 |
| South Dakota | $25,280 | $39,350 | $60,220 |
| Tennessee | $29,020 | $47,380 | $71,760 |
| Texas | $29,320 | $49,350 | $80,110 |
| Utah | $34,000 | $45,990 | $61,120 |
| Vermont | $32,800 | $49,030 | $78,280 |
| Virginia | $37,590 | $58,910 | $85,960 |
| Washington | $38,460 | $60,160 | $87,970 |
| West Virginia | $29,750 | $42,720 | $51,130 |
| Wisconsin | $35,820 | $49,480 | $61,940 |
Even between cities, the salary of a jewelers and precious stone and metal worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA with an average salary of $72,020.The city with the lowest average salary for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $35,350.
Areas with highest average salaries for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers
The number of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers has increased by 5,410. On average, the number of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers has been increasing by 7.3% each year. The salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers has increased by $3,950. On average, the salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers has been increasing by 2.1% each year.
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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