SOC 51-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers — Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $54,880 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $54,880 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $52,540. Half of workers earn between $43,170 and $60,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,510 and the ninetieth at $93,490.
The area has 760 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.87 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Pennsylvania ranks 18th by median wage. Scranton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,800. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 446th of 778 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,510 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $43,170 | −17.8% |
| Median (50th) | $54,880 | +4.5% |
| 75th | $60,510 | +15.2% |
| 90th | $93,490 | +77.9% |
| Mean | $56,960 | +8.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scranton | $73,800 | 40 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $57,290 | 340 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $54,750 | 40 | |
| 4 | Pittsburgh | $48,240 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $54,880 goes as far as $56,230 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,230US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,880 a year, 4.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,510 to $93,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Scranton, at $73,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Pennsylvania?
The median annual wage is $54,880, or $26.39 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 Pennsylvania is 4.5% higher. 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 Pennsylvania earns more than $93,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,510 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 Scranton, at $73,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 760 jobs in this occupation in Pennsylvania. 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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