The median annual wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in California is $59,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $60,700.
Pay spans roughly $41,590 at the 10th percentile to $78,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.42 per hour. An estimated 2,700 people work as jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in California.
| Median (annual) | $59,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $60,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.42 |
| 10th percentile | $41,590 |
| 90th percentile | $78,650 |
| Employment | 2,700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.