Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $62,640 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.11
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $78,510
Employed locally 280
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $61,300
    50th (median)
    $62,640
    75th
    $78,510
    90th
    $78,510

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $70,910
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $61,200
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,400
    California $59,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $58,120

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,010
    Production Workers, All Other$39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in San Diego, CA is $30.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 Diego, CA is 27.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,300.