Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $59,540 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $41,410
90th percentile $134,770
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,410
    25th
    $52,850
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $77,090
    90th
    $134,770

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 37% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,910
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $62,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,400
    California $59,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $58,120

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,080
    Production Workers, All Other$37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55,880
    Bakers$39,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Sacramento, CA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Sacramento, CA is 21.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $41,410 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,850.