Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $58,120 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.94
10th percentile $41,590
90th percentile $76,870
Employed locally 1,500
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,590
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $58,120
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $76,870

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,910
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,200
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,400
    California $59,100

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,610
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,850
    Production Workers, All Other $37,910
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $27.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 18.3% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,590 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.