Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $54,750 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $95,730
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $42,730
    50th (median)
    $54,750
    75th
    $59,240
    90th
    $95,730

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 31% 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $73,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,850
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $56,070

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,070
    Food Batchmakers $45,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Harrisburg, PA is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 11.4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,730.