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Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-9071 |
| title | Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers |
| onet code | 51-9071.00 |
| description | Design, fabricate, adjust, repair, or appraise jewelry, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 23,420 |
| a mean | 55,030 |
| a median | 49,140 |
| a pct10 | 33,890 |
| a pct25 | 38,030 |
| a pct75 | 63,210 |
| a pct90 | 81,610 |
| h mean | 26 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a jewelers and precious stone and metal workers typically centers on position stones and metal pieces, and set, mount, and secure items in place, using setting and hand tools. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 3 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.00 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in Virginia at $60,940 and lowest in Arkansas at $31,500 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (Virginia, Washington, Connecticut, California, Vermont) average $59,472. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $60,940 | $64,130 | $37,850 | $94,700 | 350 |
| Washington | $60,030 | $64,900 | $43,680 | $105,760 | 850 |
| Connecticut | $59,930 | $62,110 | $45,790 | $80,970 | 220 |
| California | $59,100 | $60,700 | $41,590 | $78,650 | 2,700 |
| Vermont | $57,360 | $54,760 | $34,510 | $81,590 | 60 |
| New Hampshire | $56,710 | $53,430 | $38,450 | $67,710 | 130 |
| Florida | $56,470 | $53,680 | $34,720 | $75,910 | 1,160 |
| Kansas | $55,430 | $57,350 | $39,110 | $73,000 | 70 |
| Missouri | $54,650 | $54,130 | $34,250 | $72,780 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $54,080 | $52,460 | $33,220 | $69,560 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $52,390 | $53,160 | $25,470 | $70,900 | 330 |
| Colorado | $51,370 | $55,150 | $36,470 | $76,900 | 350 |
| South Carolina | $51,100 | $50,530 | $33,950 | $63,080 | 190 |
| Louisiana | $50,990 | $49,160 | $22,730 | $73,170 | 190 |
| Iowa | $50,940 | $54,040 | $36,560 | $79,770 | 120 |
| New York | $50,890 | $63,710 | $35,990 | $98,870 | 4,750 |
| Mississippi | $50,430 | $53,530 | $35,320 | $86,010 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,160 | $50,950 | $34,460 | $65,120 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $49,960 | $46,730 | $32,210 | $61,530 | 90 |
| Michigan | $49,930 | $54,090 | $31,700 | $86,470 | 440 |
| Maryland | $49,900 | $54,420 | $37,010 | $75,980 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $48,980 | $50,730 | $35,310 | $73,350 | 120 |
| Hawaii | $48,880 | $54,290 | $32,810 | $98,370 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $48,330 | $49,900 | $30,450 | $74,440 | 450 |
| Idaho | $48,320 | $52,430 | $30,660 | $73,280 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $48,280 | $51,330 | $23,550 | $72,520 | 430 |
| Kentucky | $47,790 | $47,930 | $35,210 | $71,160 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $47,300 | $50,410 | $31,450 | $63,210 | 620 |
| Texas | $46,900 | $53,930 | $34,130 | $81,660 | 1,780 |
| Indiana | $46,880 | $47,190 | $28,530 | $75,270 | 270 |
| Ohio | $46,200 | $51,330 | $34,410 | $77,900 | 530 |
| Utah | $46,200 | $46,620 | $33,970 | $62,670 | 480 |
| North Dakota | $46,120 | $48,850 | $33,990 | $79,510 | 60 |
| Georgia | $46,060 | $50,110 | $18,090 | $69,180 | 210 |
| Wyoming | $45,960 | $43,310 | $28,600 | $58,810 | 40 |
| Montana | $44,920 | $53,300 | $34,640 | $79,630 | 100 |
| Maine | $43,720 | $47,230 | $31,750 | $60,580 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $42,470 | $46,110 | $28,370 | $61,680 | 300 |
| Oregon | $41,600 | $47,350 | $34,660 | $66,940 | — |
| Illinois | $40,810 | $49,910 | $31,200 | $80,370 | 990 |
| New Jersey | $40,260 | $43,680 | $31,470 | $62,870 | 850 |
| Arizona | $40,010 | $45,270 | $35,080 | $61,210 | 360 |
| Alabama | $39,730 | $44,310 | $30,370 | $67,480 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $38,690 | $42,330 | $30,410 | $56,160 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $38,650 | $42,740 | $29,360 | $55,980 | 40 |
| Nevada | $35,670 | $45,120 | $27,520 | $69,940 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $31,500 | $44,860 | $28,720 | $70,930 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Antique Jewelry Repairer or Appraisal Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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