Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 22,440 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $35,580 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $39,520 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $52,540 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $69,810 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $87,540 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$40K
Median
$53K
75th
$70K
90th
$88K
Highest Paying States for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $68,730 |
| Connecticut | $66,520 |
| Washington | $65,850 |
| Virginia | $62,440 |
| California | $61,830 |
| New Jersey | $61,210 |
| Vermont | $58,700 |
| Colorado | $58,680 |
| North Carolina | $58,650 |
| Florida | $58,460 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $68,730 per year, while Florida has an average of $58,460 — a difference of $10,270. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 22,440 workers were employed as Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $57,960 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9071