Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$49,140
~$24/hr · ~$4,095/mo
US Jobs
35K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The core of the job involves physical dexterity, manual repair, and hands-on craftsmanship that AI cannot replicate. However, AI and automation are significantly impacting the design and appraisal phases through generative CAD tools and automated gemstone grading, contributing to a projected decline in total employment.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, COBEST VALUE | $74,990 | Average (100.6) | $74,532 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $61,310 | Below avg (89.5) | $68,495 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $68,420 | Above avg (107.0) | $63,937 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,400 | Average (98.3) | $63,455 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $58,240 | Below avg (92.8) | $62,791 |
| Pocatello, ID | $55,370 | Below avg (88.6) | $62,500 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $58,580 | Below avg (94.1) | $62,277 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $60,450 | Average (97.7) | $61,859 |
| Madison, WI | $58,870 | Below avg (95.9) | $61,365 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $60,850 | Average (99.7) | $61,012 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,860 | Average (98.2) | $60,965 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $55,250 | Below avg (91.2) | $60,585 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70,910 | Above avg (117.6) | $60,323 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $64,210 | Above avg (106.5) | $60,303 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $58,450 | Average (98.1) | $59,574 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
-5% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$24/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,095/mo
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