Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,230 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $33,820
90th percentile $62,110
Employed locally 30
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,820
    25th
    $42,380
    50th (median)
    $46,230
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $62,110

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 48% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,540
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,200
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $55,250
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,670
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $47,510

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Bakers$38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Portland, ME is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Portland, ME is 5.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,820 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,380.