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

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

Median annual salary $48,310 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $87,080
Employed locally 110
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $45,300
    50th (median)
    $48,310
    75th
    $61,540
    90th
    $87,080

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 39% 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
    Ohio $46,200
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,900
    Cleveland, OH $45,160
    Akron, OH $44,670
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,720

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Columbus, OH is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Columbus, OH is 1.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,300.