How Much Does a Jeweler Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$52,540
Jewelers in the U.S. earn a median of $52,540 a year, or $25.26 an hour. Half of jewelers earn more than $52,540 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $87,540.
Pay percentiles for jewelers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.11 | $35,580 |
| 25th | $19.00 | $39,520 |
| 50th (median) | $25.26 | $52,540 |
| 75th | $33.56 | $69,810 |
| 90th | $42.09 | $87,540 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (SOC 51-9071). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for jewelers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $69,800 | $33.56 | +33% |
| Virginia | $61,940 | $29.78 | +18% |
| New York | $61,720 | $29.67 | +17% |
| California | $60,790 | $29.23 | +16% |
| South Carolina | $60,380 | $29.03 | +15% |
| Washington | $60,380 | $29.03 | +15% |
| New Jersey | $59,480 | $28.60 | +13% |
| Vermont | $58,570 | $28.16 | +11% |
| Kansas | $57,730 | $27.75 | +10% |
| Colorado | $57,120 | $27.46 | +9% |
| United States | $52,540 | $25.26 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many jewelers are there?
BLS counts about 22,440 jewelers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers”. The most jobs are in New York (4,300), California (2,300) and Texas (1,810).
The mean (average) annual wage is $57,960, higher than the median of $52,540.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,378
- Biweekly
- $2,021
- Weekly
- $1,010
- Daily (8 hours)
- $202
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do jewelers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for jewelers is $25.26. The middle 50% earn between $19.00 and $33.56 an hour.
Which state pays jewelers the most?
Connecticut has the highest median wage for jewelers at $69,800, +33% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for jewelers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of jewelers earn less than $35,580 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.