Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in California
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in California earn an average of $61,830 a year. That is $3,870 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $57,960. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $73,400.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $57,960 | $27.87 |
| California | $61,830 | $29.73 |
| Oregon | $55,160 | $26.52 |
| Arizona | $48,730 | $23.43 |
| Nevada | $47,160 | $22.67 |
Related jobs in California
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59,540
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,050
- Production Workers, All Other$48,570
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57,400
- Helpers--Production Workers$46,150
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,030
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make in California?
The average is $61,830 a year, and the median is $60,790. That is $3,870 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $57,960.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$29.73 an hour on average; the median is $29.23.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($73,400), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($69,250). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($49,080).
How does California rank?
California ranks #5 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.