Top Skills for This Career
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Developing original ideas, approaches, designs, or solutions.
Paying close attention to accuracy, quality, instructions, and small but important details.
Identifying problems, considering possible solutions, and choosing appropriate actions.
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How to Become One
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers typically need a high school diploma to enter the occupation, and they learn their skills on the job. Some workers complete an apprenticeship or trade school program. PayThe median annual wage for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers was $52,540 in May 2025. Job Outlook Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,700 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Pay
The median annual wage for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers was $52,540 in May 2025. Job Outlook Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,700 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Job Outlook
Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2025 to 2035. Despite declining employment, about 3,700 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. State & Area Data Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers. Similar Occupations Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations. More Information, Including Links to O*NET Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
What They Do
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers design, construct, adjust, repair, appraise and sell jewelry and related products.
Work Environment
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers may spend much of their time at a workbench or polishing station, using tools and chemicals. Most work full time.
How to Become a Jeweler or Precious Stone and Metal Worker
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers typically need a high school diploma to enter the occupation, and they learn their skills on the job. Some workers complete an apprenticeship or trade school program.
Pay
The median annual wage for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers was $52,540 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2025 to 2035.
Despite declining employment, about 3,700 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
Work Environment
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers may spend much of their time at a workbench or polishing station, using tools and chemicals. Most work full time.
How to Become a Jeweler or Precious Stone and Metal Worker
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers typically need a high school diploma to enter the occupation, and they learn their skills on the job. Some workers complete an apprenticeship or trade school program.
Pay
The median annual wage for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers was $52,540 in May 2025.
Job Outlook
Employment of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers is projected to decline 3 percent from 2025 to 2035.
Despite declining employment, about 3,700 openings for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
State & Area Data
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers.
Similar Occupations
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers with similar occupations.
More Information, Including Links to O*NET
Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
More Information
Learn more about jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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