Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker Salary
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers earn a median $52,540 a year nationally. Production Occupations
What jewelers and precious stone and metal workers do
Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.2% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,700
- Self-employed
- 32%
Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to shrink 3.2% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$4,125
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,257
- Medicare (1.45%)$762
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$44,396
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,580 | $17.11 | $30,769 |
| 25th percentile | $39,520 | $19.00 | $33,934 |
| Median (50th) | $52,540 | $25.26 | $44,396 |
| 75th percentile | $69,810 | $33.56 | $57,941 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $87,540 | $42.09 | $70,414 |
Best cities for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $61,360 | $48,766 | $43,324 | 4,440 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $61,360
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $69,800 | +16.5% | $55,670 | $47,910 – $83,320 | 140 |
| Virginia | $61,940 | +1.6% | $49,201 | $36,990 – $93,840 | 240 |
| New York | $61,720 | +21.3% | $49,036 | $37,160 – $102,040 | 4,300 |
| California | $60,790 | +2.9% | $48,538 | $38,180 – $81,660 | 2,300 |
| South Carolina | $60,380 | +18.2% | $48,230 | $39,850 – $74,350 | 200 |
| Washington | $60,380 | +0.6% | $50,695 | $42,210 – $116,020 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $59,480 | +47.7% | $48,234 | $34,790 – $93,350 | 780 |
| Vermont | $58,570 | +2.1% | $47,713 | $36,960 – $79,820 | 50 |
| Kansas | $57,730 | +4.1% | $46,144 | $35,930 – $77,410 | 110 |
| Colorado | $57,120 | +11.2% | $46,271 | $37,020 – $83,420 | 220 |
| North Dakota | $57,020 | +23.6% | $47,996 | $38,980 – $82,020 | 50 |
| Michigan | $56,610 | +13.4% | $45,511 | $37,770 – $79,970 | 460 |
| Missouri | $56,140 | +2.7% | $45,587 | $39,840 – $63,140 | 490 |
| Wisconsin | $55,830 | +3.2% | $45,364 | $33,270 – $77,750 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $55,420 | +14.8% | $45,007 | $32,470 – $80,200 | 770 |
| Mississippi | $55,010 | +9.1% | $44,912 | $29,050 – $68,990 | 40 |
| Illinois | $54,990 | +34.7% | $43,787 | $32,430 – $78,580 | 610 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,880 | +9.4% | $44,591 | $38,510 – $93,490 | 760 |
| Minnesota | $54,310 | +3.7% | $43,648 | $23,150 – $76,790 | 220 |
| Florida | $51,470 | −8.9% | $43,536 | $36,360 – $97,810 | 1,070 |
| Louisiana | $51,420 | +0.8% | $42,340 | $26,740 – $73,880 | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $51,060 | — | $40,874 | $36,510 – $79,000 | 830 |
| Iowa | $50,280 | −1.3% | $41,321 | $37,370 – $69,930 | 160 |
| Alabama | $48,890 | +23.1% | $39,284 | $31,910 – $66,440 | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $48,800 | +3.2% | $40,178 | $39,190 – $77,650 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $48,450 | −0.9% | $38,937 | $30,400 – $92,880 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $48,240 | −0.2% | $40,941 | $31,140 – $77,230 | 370 |
| Ohio | $48,190 | +4.3% | $40,358 | $34,080 – $87,170 | 430 |
| Maine | $48,080 | +10.0% | $38,749 | $34,600 – $90,570 | 50 |
| Georgia | $47,810 | +3.8% | $38,737 | $22,720 – $83,200 | 420 |
| Indiana | $47,620 | +1.6% | $39,067 | $28,720 – $77,270 | 380 |
| Texas | $47,590 | +1.5% | $40,419 | $32,560 – $80,680 | 1,810 |
| Idaho | $47,090 | −2.5% | $38,629 | $31,190 – $60,370 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $47,090 | −1.5% | $38,486 | $33,830 – $82,420 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $46,920 | −4.2% | $38,625 | $37,580 – $71,970 | 120 |
| West Virginia | $46,370 | +20.0% | $38,079 | $29,650 – $56,380 | 30 |
| New Mexico | $46,200 | +8.8% | $38,282 | $30,000 – $58,440 | 230 |
| Maryland | $45,430 | −9.0% | $36,889 | $34,380 – $64,890 | 80 |
| South Dakota | $45,110 | −9.7% | $38,426 | $37,350 – $61,770 | 90 |
| Oregon | $44,510 | +7.0% | $34,879 | $38,550 – $82,840 | 530 |
| New Hampshire | $43,520 | −23.3% | $37,148 | $36,170 – $72,800 | 170 |
| Arizona | $42,240 | +5.6% | $35,273 | $34,850 – $75,920 | 440 |
| Oklahoma | $41,720 | +7.8% | $34,370 | $31,420 – $62,170 | 180 |
| Nevada | $40,510 | +13.6% | $34,730 | $28,610 – $72,730 | 330 |
| Utah | $39,860 | −13.7% | $33,380 | $30,450 – $63,340 | 420 |
| Montana | $37,580 | −16.3% | $31,366 | $28,590 – $74,910 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $35,950 | +14.1% | $29,877 | $27,910 – $65,990 | 270 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a jeweler and precious stone and metal worker make?
The national median salary for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is $52,540 a year ($25.26 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,580 and the top 10% earn over $87,540. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays jewelers and precious stone and metal workers the most?
Connecticut has the highest median pay at $69,800. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are there in the U.S.?
About 22,440 people work as jewelers and precious stone and metal workers nationwide.