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How to become jewelers and precious stone and metal workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become jewelers and precious stone and metal workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as jewelers and precious stone and metal workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.