Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Design, create, or repair jewelry.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $23.34 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: -0.8% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Earrings Fabricator Gemologist Goldsmith See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers *
U S |
$18.14 | $23.61 | $30.13 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.61 | $23.34 | $26.02 |
Central Minnesota |
$14.24 | $20.2 | $26.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$11.47 | $22.91 | $24.09 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.61 | $19.84 | $25.34 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.24 | $22.25 | $24.25 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$16.48 | $23.67 | $26.02 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 400 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers most often work?
- Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
- Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Repair and Maintenance
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 486 new Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.