The average wage for a jeweler in the United States is around $22.42 per hour.
Avg Wage
Jewelers earn an average hourly wage of $22.42.
Salaries typically start from $13.00 per hour and go up to $33.15 per hour.
31% below national average Updated in 2021
Jeweler earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level jeweler earnings begin at:
$33.15 per hour
$68,960 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level jeweler earnings begin at:
$28.01 per hour
$58,260 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level jeweler earnings begin at:
$22.42 per hour
$46,640 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level jeweler earnings begin at:
$17.06 per hour
$35,490 per year
10th percentile
Starting level jeweler earnings begin at:
$13.00 per hour
$27,030 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Jeweler salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $57,370 |
| Missouri | $50,280 |
| Michigan | $49,010 |
| California | $48,810 |
| Colorado | $48,620 |
| Nevada | $48,400 |
| Wisconsin | $48,360 |
| Arkansas | $48,300 |
| Massachusetts | $48,260 |
| Virginia | $48,260 |
| Maryland | $48,070 |
| New Jersey | $47,950 |
| New York | $47,840 |
| Connecticut | $47,570 |
| Mississippi | $47,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,430 |
| Indiana | $47,370 |
| Delaware | $47,220 |
| Maine | $47,140 |
| Washington | $47,130 |
| Ohio | $46,640 |
| Kentucky | $46,590 |
| Kansas | $45,720 |
| North Dakota | $45,060 |
| Florida | $44,630 |
| Minnesota | $40,640 |
| Oklahoma | $40,020 |
| Texas | $39,300 |
| Iowa | $39,080 |
| North Carolina | $38,650 |
| Alabama | $38,370 |
| Oregon | $38,270 |
| Vermont | $38,050 |
| Rhode Island | $38,030 |
| Hawaii | $37,990 |
| Tennessee | $37,890 |
| Idaho | $37,800 |
| Illinois | $37,720 |
| Montana | $37,610 |
| South Carolina | $37,440 |
| Georgia | $36,750 |
| Louisiana | $36,750 |
| South Dakota | $36,750 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,120 |
| Alaska | $34,890 |
| Nebraska | $32,120 |
| New Mexico | $30,470 |
| Arizona | $30,280 |
| Utah | $30,280 |
| West Virginia | $30,110 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,420 |
How do jeweler salaries compare to similar careers?
Jewelers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than welders but more than metal casters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Welder salary | $47K |
| Photographer salary | $39K |
| Machine assembler salary | $47K |
| Locksmith salary | $47K |
| Painter salary | $46K |
| Jeweler salary | $47K |
| Gem worker salary | $47K |
| Recreational vehicle service technician salary | $44K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $43K |
| Metal caster salary | $46K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)