SOC 51-9071 · May 2025 · United States
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers across the United States is $52,540 per year, measured over 22,440 jobs. The highest state median is in Connecticut, at $69,800.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 94.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Connecticut pays $69,800 and Arkansas pays $35,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $69,800 | 140 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $61,940 | 240 | |
| 3 | New York | $61,720 | 4,300 | |
| 4 | California | $60,790 | 2,300 | |
| 5 | South Carolina | $60,380 | 200 | |
| 6 | Washington | $60,380 | 290 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | $59,480 | 780 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $58,570 | 50 | |
| 9 | Kansas | $57,730 | 110 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $57,120 | 220 |
States with the most Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 4,300 | $61,720 | |
| 2 | California | 2,300 | $60,790 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,810 | $47,590 | |
| 4 | Florida | 1,070 | $51,470 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 830 | $51,060 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 780 | $59,480 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 770 | $55,420 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 760 | $54,880 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 610 | $54,990 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 540 | $48,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $82,200 | 50 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $75,640 | 240 |
| 3 | Scranton | $73,800 | 40 |
| 4 | Kiryas Joel | $73,650 | 50 |
| 5 | Albany | $71,410 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington | $65,370 | 110 |
| 7 | San Jose | $64,740 | 70 |
| 8 | San Diego | $64,620 | 260 |
| 9 | Durham | $63,650 | 50 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor | $62,970 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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