SOC 51-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $40,510 a year, trailing the national median of $52,540 by 22.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Nevada is $40,510 a year, trailing the national median of $52,540 by 22.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,960 and $49,040. The lowest tenth earn under $28,610, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,730.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Nevada ranks number 44th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Reno records the highest median at $41,600. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 548th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,610 | −45.5% |
| 25th | $36,960 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $40,510 | −22.9% |
| 75th | $49,040 | −6.7% |
| 90th | $72,730 | +38.4% |
| Mean | $47,160 | −10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $40,510 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$40,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,510US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,510 a year, 22.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,610 to $72,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $40,510, or $19.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,540, so pay in Nevada is 22.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $72,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $41,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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