Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for jewelers and precious stone and metal workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$68,730
- Connecticut$66,520
- Washington$65,850
- Virginia$62,440
- California$61,830
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Arkansas$42,870
- West Virginia$43,740
- Utah$44,360
- Oklahoma$44,390
- Montana$46,150
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $68,730 | $61,720 | $33 | +18.6% | 4,300 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $66,520 | $69,800 | $32 | +14.8% | 140 |
| 3 | Washington | $65,850 | $60,380 | $32 | +13.6% | 290 |
| 4 | Virginia | $62,440 | $61,940 | $30 | +7.7% | 240 |
| 5 | California | $61,830 | $60,790 | $30 | +6.7% | 2,300 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $61,210 | $59,480 | $29 | +5.6% | 780 |
| 7 | Vermont | $58,700 | $58,570 | $28 | +1.3% | 50 |
| 8 | Colorado | $58,680 | $57,120 | $28 | +1.2% | 220 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $58,650 | $55,420 | $28 | +1.2% | 770 |
| 10 | Florida | $58,460 | $51,470 | $28 | +0.9% | 1,070 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $58,410 | $60,380 | $28 | +0.8% | 200 |
| 12 | Michigan | $57,620 | $56,610 | $28 | -0.6% | 460 |
| 13 | Maine | $57,060 | $48,080 | $27 | -1.6% | 50 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $56,960 | $54,880 | $27 | -1.7% | 760 |
| 15 | Kansas | $56,210 | $57,730 | $27 | -3% | 110 |
| 16 | Missouri | $55,950 | $56,140 | $27 | -3.5% | 490 |
| 17 | Illinois | $55,790 | $54,990 | $27 | -3.7% | 610 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $55,730 | $55,830 | $27 | -3.8% | 280 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $55,520 | $48,800 | $27 | -4.2% | 540 |
| 20 | Oregon | $55,160 | $44,510 | $27 | -4.8% | 530 |
| 21 | Georgia | $55,120 | $47,810 | $27 | -4.9% | 420 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $54,890 | $51,060 | $26 | -5.3% | 830 |
| 23 | Ohio | $54,210 | $48,190 | $26 | -6.5% | 430 |
| 24 | Iowa | $53,830 | $50,280 | $26 | -7.1% | 160 |
| 25 | Texas | $53,830 | $47,590 | $26 | -7.1% | 1,810 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $53,550 | $57,020 | $26 | -7.6% | 50 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $52,360 | $43,520 | $25 | -9.7% | 170 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $52,280 | $55,010 | $25 | -9.8% | 40 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $52,210 | $48,450 | $25 | -9.9% | 170 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $51,630 | $54,310 | $25 | -10.9% | 220 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $51,390 | $51,420 | $25 | -11.3% | 280 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $51,000 | $46,920 | $25 | -12% | 120 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $50,690 | $47,090 | $24 | -12.5% | 320 |
| 34 | Maryland | $49,690 | $45,430 | $24 | -14.3% | 80 |
| 35 | Idaho | $49,650 | $47,090 | $24 | -14.3% | 130 |
| 36 | Indiana | $49,420 | $47,620 | $24 | -14.7% | 380 |
| 37 | Alabama | $49,330 | $48,890 | $24 | -14.9% | 110 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $49,330 | $48,240 | $24 | -14.9% | 370 |
| 39 | Arizona | $48,730 | $42,240 | $23 | -15.9% | 440 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $48,520 | $45,110 | $23 | -16.3% | 90 |
| 41 | Nevada | $47,160 | $40,510 | $23 | -18.6% | 330 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $46,240 | $46,200 | $22 | -20.2% | 230 |
| 43 | Montana | $46,150 | $37,580 | $22 | -20.4% | 80 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $44,390 | $41,720 | $21 | -23.4% | 180 |
| 45 | Utah | $44,360 | $39,860 | $21 | -23.5% | 420 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $43,740 | $46,370 | $21 | -24.5% | 30 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $42,870 | $35,950 | $21 | -26% | 270 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 96 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $82,200 | $73,870 | 50 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $75,640 | $73,400 | 240 |
| 3 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $73,800 | $74,290 | 40 |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $73,650 | $68,660 | 50 |
| 5 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $71,410 | $73,440 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $65,370 | $68,280 | 110 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $64,740 | $69,250 | 70 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $64,620 | $67,870 | 260 |
| 9 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $63,650 | $68,190 | 50 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | $62,970 | $65,200 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing jewelers and precious stone and metal workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $84,800 | $86,620 | 380 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $84,800 | $86,620 | 380 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $84,800 | $86,620 | 380 |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $59,330 | $62,240 | 460 |
| 5 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $59,330 | $62,240 | 460 |
| 6 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $58,320 | $65,190 | 2,100 |
| 7 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $58,320 | $65,280 | 2,120 |
| 8 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $58,320 | $65,190 | 2,100 |
| 9 | Specialized Design Services | $55,340 | $57,270 | 300 |
| 10 | Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers | $53,990 | $57,710 | 11,740 |
| 11 | Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers | $53,410 | $57,530 | 12,070 |
| 12 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $52,540 | $57,960 | 22,440 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make in the U.S.?
The median jewelers and precious stone and metal workers salary in the United States is $52,540 per year (mean $57,960), and about 80% earn between $35,580 and $87,540.
How much do jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays jewelers and precious stone and metal workers the most?
New York has the highest average pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers at $68,730 per year (median $61,720).
What is the job outlook for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers?
Employment is projected to change -5.5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 4,000 openings per year.