Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $45,550 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.90
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $99,860
Employed locally 200
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $45,550
    75th
    $67,810
    90th
    $99,860

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 39% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,850
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $51,670
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,900
    El Paso, TX $44,210
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $37,010

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in San Antonio, TX is $21.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 7.3% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.