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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $37,010 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $55,580
Employed locally 30
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $30,060
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $55,580

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 29% 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
    El Paso, TX $44,210

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$39,780
    Bakers$27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$36,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in McAllen, TX is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 24.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,060.