Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $58,310 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $23,190
90th percentile $87,710
Employed locally 40
National median $49,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,190
    25th
    $45,060
    50th (median)
    $58,310
    75th
    $69,840
    90th
    $87,710

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary vs area income 91% Median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary is 9% 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
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $63,650
    Wilmington, NC $60,540
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $60,450
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,400
    Lancaster, PA $50,140

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,370
    Production Workers, All Other $35,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,520
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Winston, NC is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers salary in Winston, NC is 18.7% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,190 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,060.