Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,400 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $33,270
90th percentile $71,040
Employed locally 70
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,270
    25th
    $43,790
    50th (median)
    $50,400
    75th
    $69,680
    90th
    $71,040

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 34% 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
    Wilmington, NC $60,540
    Madison, WI $58,870
    Winston-Salem, NC $58,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $56,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,210

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,270 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,790.