Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $51,670 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.84
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $94,700
Employed locally 200
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $51,670
    75th
    $75,140
    90th
    $94,700

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boulder, CO $74,990
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $73,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,910
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $68,420
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,210
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,650

    Nearby metros — Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,850
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,900
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,550
    El Paso, TX $44,210
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $37,010

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Austin, TX is $24.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.23 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salaries?

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Austin, TX is 5.1% above the national median of $49,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Austin?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.