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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,400 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $101,480
Employed locally 150
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $84,720
    90th
    $101,480

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 62% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $59,540
    California $59,100
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $58,120

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in San Jose, CA is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 20.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.