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Will AI replace jewelers and precious stone and metal workers?AI replacement risk 48% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$52,540
25th–75th pct. $39,520–$69,810
Top pay (est.)
$113,800
Top 10% $87,540
Pay in 5 years
$59,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$68,300est.
$58,700–$79,300
Outlook score
48/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.2%
3,700 openings / yr

Will AI replace Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers? AI replacement risk

48%
Moderate
Ranked #493 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.5
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Active Learning
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.9
Active Listening
2.9
Coordination
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
5.0
Production and Processing
5.0
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Mechanical
4.5
Administrative
4.4
Engineering and Technology
4.2
Education and Training
4.1
Sales and Marketing
4.1

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

Near VisionFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionOriginality

Education of workers

High school diploma
25%
Post-secondary certificate
21%
Some college
19%
Associate's degree
16%
Bachelor's degree
9%
Post-bachelor's certificate
7%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

1–2 years
28%
6–12 months
16%
4–10 years
15%
2–4 years
14%
3–6 months
14%
None / short demo
10%
1–3 months
3%

Related work experience

4–6 years
26%
None
21%
1–2 years
13%
2–4 years
13%
6–12 months
10%
6–8 years
8%
8–10 years
6%
Up to 1 month
2%
Over 10 years
2%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.