The median annual wage for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $58,240 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,430.
Pay spans roughly $32,850 at the 10th percentile to $80,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.00 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $58,240 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.00 |
| 10th percentile | $32,850 |
| 90th percentile | $80,440 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.