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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,850 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $82,920
Employed locally 330
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $45,530
    50th (median)
    $60,850
    75th
    $74,990
    90th
    $82,920

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 24% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,670
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,530
    Machinists$58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers$35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Houston, TX is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Houston, TX is 23.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,530.