Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $45,160 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $65,110
Employed locally 80
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $41,030
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $51,150
    90th
    $65,110

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 34% 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
    Columbus, OH $48,310
    Ohio $46,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,900
    Akron, OH $44,670
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,720

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,120
    Machinists$57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Cleveland, OH is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 8.1% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,030.