Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Texas
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in Texas earned a median of $47,590 a year ($22.88 an hour) and a mean of $53,830 in May 2025. The median is 9.4% below the U.S. median of $52,540, ranking 32nd of 47 states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $47,590
- Median hourly
- $22.88
- Mean annual
- $53,830
- Jobs on record
- 1,810
Grey needle: U.S. median, $52,540 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Texas compare on pay for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers?
Texas ranks 32nd of 47 states. Connecticut is highest at $69,800, $22,210 more than the Texas median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 30 | $47,810 | -9% | 420 |
| Indiana | 31 | $47,620 | -9% | 380 |
| Texas | 32 | $47,590 | -9% | 1,810 |
| Idaho | 33 | $47,090 | -10% | 130 |
| Kentucky | 33 | $47,090 | -10% | 320 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 47 states with a published figure. See every state.
Does Texas pay go further after prices?
Prices in Texas run 2.9% below the U.S. average, so the $47,590 median buys about what $49,033 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $52,540 U.S. median. On this measure Texas ranks 35th of 47, down from 32nd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Texas pay jewelers and precious stone and metal workers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is highest at $54,960, 15.5% above the Texas median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $54,960 | 410 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $49,400 | 160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $48,250 | 520 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $44,950 | 160 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $42,600 | 170 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Texas is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many jewelers and precious stone and metal workers work in Texas?
BLS counts 1,810 jobs in Texas, 8.1% of the 22,440 in the U.S. That is the 3rd largest count among the 47 states with a published figure. That is 0.13 of every 1,000 jobs in Texas, a location quotient of 0.89: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.89 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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