Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,270 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $53,740
Employed locally 30
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $43,800
    90th
    $53,740

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,880
    Food Batchmakers$38,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,420
    Machinists$46,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Northwest Illinois is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Northwest Illinois is 28.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.