Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $40,910 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 250
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $46,920
    90th
    $60,990

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 52% 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
    Tucson, AZ $38,300

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 16.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.