Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $58,580 +19.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $35,980
90th percentile $61,750
Employed locally 50
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,980
    25th
    $40,510
    50th (median)
    $58,580
    75th
    $60,330
    90th
    $61,750

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 78% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 22% 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
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $50,750
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $47,510
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,720
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $41,600
    Albuquerque, NM $40,810
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $38,960

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,440
    Bakers$37,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters$41,920
    Food Batchmakers$35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Santa Fe, NM is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 19.2% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,980 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,510.