SOC 51-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers — South Carolina
South Carolina
The median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in South Carolina is $60,380 per year, 14.9% above the national median of $52,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in South Carolina is $60,380 per year, 14.9% above the national median of $52,540. Half of workers earn between $49,500 and $63,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,850 and the ninetieth at $74,350.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. South Carolina ranks number 5th out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 307th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,850 | −24.2% |
| 25th | $49,500 | −5.8% |
| Median (50th) | $60,380 | +14.9% |
| 75th | $63,880 | +21.6% |
| 90th | $74,350 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $58,410 | +11.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Carolina run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $60,380 goes as far as $64,440 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,380 a year, 14.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,850 to $74,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in South Carolina?
The median annual wage is $60,380, or $29.03 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 South Carolina is 14.9% 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 South Carolina earns more than $74,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,850 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in South Carolina. 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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