Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $35,370 -28% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $30,500
90th percentile $76,090
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,500
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $35,370
    75th
    $59,760
    90th
    $76,090

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 50% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,650
    Wilmington, NC $60,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $56,210
    St. Louis, MO-IL $55,460

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,490
    Production Workers, All Other$49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Peoria, IL is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 28% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,500 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.