Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $44,210 -10% vs national
Median hourly $21.26
10th percentile $29,770
90th percentile $68,970
Employed locally 30
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,770
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $44,210
    75th
    $48,280
    90th
    $68,970

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 75% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 25% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,900
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $45,550
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $37,010

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators$20,760
    Bakers$27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in El Paso, TX is $21.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 10% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,770 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.