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Jeweler salary
Average jeweler salary
$43,022
How much does a jeweler make?
The average jeweler salary in the United States is $43,022. Jeweler salaries typically range between $26,000 and $69,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for jewelers is $20.68 per hour.
Jeweler salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Jewelers earn the highest average salary in Pennsylvania.
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Where can a Jeweler earn more?
Jeweler salary estimates from across the web
Average jeweler salary by state
The average jeweler salary in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average jeweler salary states are Kentucky, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
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Highest paying states for jewelers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $56,219 | $27.03 |
| 2 | Oregon | $51,747 | $24.88 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $49,099 | $23.61 |
| 4 | Alabama | $50,468 | $24.26 |
| 5 | New York | $51,684 | $24.85 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $61,119 | $29.38 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $51,770 | $24.89 |
| 8 | Delaware | $48,307 | $23.22 |
| 9 | Virginia | $52,260 | $25.13 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $48,616 | $23.37 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $49,621 | $23.86 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $48,197 | $23.17 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $47,339 | $22.76 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $43,630 | $20.98 |
| 15 | Arizona | $40,716 | $19.57 |
| 16 | Vermont | $46,175 | $22.20 |
| 17 | Nevada | $44,236 | $21.27 |
| 18 | Alaska | $45,535 | $21.89 |
| 19 | Maryland | $46,971 | $22.58 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $45,497 | $21.87 |
| 21 | Florida | $41,059 | $19.74 |
| 22 | Maine | $40,945 | $19.69 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $46,491 | $22.35 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $40,055 | $19.26 |
| 25 | Iowa | $39,069 | $18.78 |
| 26 | Illinois | $40,170 | $19.31 |
| 27 | Michigan | $38,733 | $18.62 |
| 28 | Kansas | $37,003 | $17.79 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $38,401 | $18.46 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $36,252 | $17.43 |
| 31 | Indiana | $37,808 | $18.18 |
| 32 | Texas | $37,777 | $18.16 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $33,703 | $16.20 |
| 34 | Utah | $36,151 | $17.38 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $35,287 | $16.96 |
| 36 | Washington | $37,889 | $18.22 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $34,584 | $16.63 |
| 38 | Ohio | $35,083 | $16.87 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $33,757 | $16.23 |
| 40 | California | $35,784 | $17.20 |
| 41 | Georgia | $33,625 | $16.17 |
| 42 | Idaho | $35,182 | $16.91 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $32,371 | $15.56 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $33,435 | $16.07 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $33,372 | $16.04 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $31,827 | $15.30 |
| 47 | Montana | $33,104 | $15.92 |
| 48 | Colorado | $30,572 | $14.70 |
| 49 | Missouri | $31,597 | $15.19 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $32,154 | $15.46 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $32,341 | $15.55 |
Highest paying cities for jewelers
The highest-paying cities for jewelers are Minnetonka, MN, New York, NY, and Cumberland, RI.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnetonka, MN | $56,006 | $26.93 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $51,865 | $24.94 |
| 3 | Cumberland, RI | $48,874 | $23.50 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $48,187 | $23.17 |
| 5 | Baltimore, MD | $47,308 | $22.74 |
| 6 | Woodbridge, NJ | $45,517 | $21.88 |
| 7 | Juneau, AK | $44,001 | $21.15 |
| 8 | Delray Beach, FL | $41,219 | $19.82 |
| 9 | Chandler, AZ | $40,719 | $19.58 |
| 10 | Rochester Hills, MI | $39,086 | $18.79 |
| 11 | Baytown, TX | $38,158 | $18.35 |
| 12 | Indianapolis, IN | $37,446 | $18.00 |
| 13 | Overland Park, KS | $37,091 | $17.83 |
| 14 | San Mateo, CA | $36,101 | $17.36 |
| 15 | Salt Lake City, UT | $35,878 | $17.25 |
| 16 | Dublin, OH | $34,470 | $16.57 |
| 17 | Duluth, GA | $33,658 | $16.18 |
Jeweler salary details
A jeweler's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $69,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a jeweler's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $69,000 | $5,750 | $33 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $43,022 | $3,585 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying jeweler jobs
The highest paying types of jewelers are gemologist, jewelry maker, and goldsmith apprentice.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeweler Apprentice | $32,934 | $2,745 | $15.83 | 6,059 |
| Bench Jeweler | $43,153 | $3,596 | $20.75 | 479 |
Top companies hiring jewelers now:
Which companies pay jewelers the most?
Jeweler salaries at Tesoro and O.C. Tanner are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average jeweler salary at companies like Precious Image and SK Holding Company, Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesoro | $105,406 | $50.68 |
| 2 | O.C. Tanner | $42,565 | $20.46 |
| 3 | Precious Image | $42,243 | $20.31 |
| 4 | SK Holding Company, Inc. | $42,243 | $20.31 |
| 5 | Diamonds International | $40,828 | $19.63 |
| 6 | Goodwin Recruiting | $38,623 | $18.57 |
| 7 | Tiffany & Co. | $33,192 | $15.96 |
| 8 | Sante Fe For Schools | $33,175 | $15.95 |
| 9 | Tapia Brothers | $33,064 | $15.90 |
| 10 | Richemont North America, Inc. | $32,135 | $15.45 |
| 11 | Shane | $27,765 | $13.35 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Jeweler salary trends
The average jeweler salary has risen by $8,081 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average jeweler earned $34,941 annually, but today, they earn $43,022 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for jewelers over the last decade.
Compare jeweler salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average jeweler salary over time
Compare jeweler salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Jeweler salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,000 | $20.68 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $42,000 | $20.18 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $40,500 | $19.47 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $39,000 | $18.74 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $39,200 | $18.86 | +3.0% |
Recently added jeweler salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signet Jewelers | Jeweler | Ione, WA | 11/25/2024 | $43,827 |
| Sterling Jewelers | Jeweler | Seattle, WA | 11/19/2024 | $43,827 |
| Richemont | Production Jeweler | New York, NY | 09/26/2024 | $75,132 |
| Signet Jewelers Ltd. | Jeweler, R2M | Fine, NY | 09/25/2024 | $41,740 |
| Richemont | Production Jeweler | New York, NY | 09/11/2024 | $75,132 |
| Signet Jewelers Ltd. | Jeweler, R2M | Fine, NY | 09/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Brilliance.com | Jeweler | Boynton Beach, FL | 07/23/2024 | $50,088 |
| Brilliance.com | Jeweler | Boynton Beach, FL | 07/23/2024 | $50,088 |
| Richemont | Production Jeweler | New York, NY | 07/09/2024 | $75,132 |
| Ecruit | Jeweler/Polisher | Buffalo, NY | 05/29/2024 | $37,566 |
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