Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Washington

Is Washington a good place for you to work as a Jeweler, Precious Stone or Metal Worker?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Washington is growing faster than average.

• Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Washington earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Jeweler, Precious Stone or Metal Worker Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Precision Systems Maintenance
• Watchmaking & Jewelrymaking
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Fine & Studio Arts
• Jewelry Arts

How Many Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers Work in Washington?

There were approximately 410 workers employed as Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in this state in 2018.

There were 380 Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 340 Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers working in it, which means Washington has more Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers than average.

Job Projections for Washington

Jobs for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in this state are growing at a rate of 5.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -6.6%.

Washington Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 80 annual job openings, and 740 total jobs in 2026 for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,500 annual jobs and 35,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers Make in Washington?

In 2018 wages for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers ranged from $27,200 to $53,090 with $39,010 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.08 to $25.52. The median hourly rate was $18.76.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.13 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.37.

The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Washington Metros for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	200	$42,470
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	90	$32,640

Top States for Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
New York	4,390	$43,290
California	3,520	$38,110
Texas	2,440	$38,200
Florida	1,260	$38,180
Illinois	760	$33,700
Michigan	750	$38,710
New Jersey	730	$56,880
Rhode Island	660	$38,280
Pennsylvania	660	$42,400
Ohio	640	$36,170
Massachusetts	520	$43,460
Arizona	520	$44,940
North Carolina	510	$38,210
Maryland	490	$54,630
Louisiana	460	$31,720
Washington	410	$39,010
Virginia	400	$50,470
Indiana	390	$40,170
Utah	390	$36,620
Georgia	380	$34,900

Below are the states where Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Kentucky	$63,200
New Jersey	$56,880
Wisconsin	$54,720
Maryland	$54,630
Virginia	$50,470
Delaware	$47,220
Kansas	$45,580
New Hampshire	$45,510
Maine	$45,120
Connecticut	$45,040

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Jorge Royan under License

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