The average wage for a jeweler in California is around $18.32 per hour.
Avg Wage
Jewelers earn an average hourly wage of $18.32.
Salaries typically start from $11.92 per hour and go up to $26.80 per hour.
45% below national average Updated in 2018
Jeweler earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Jeweler salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $31,940 |
| Alabama | $40,889 |
| Arkansas | $36,220 |
| Arizona | $43,107 |
| California | $38,110 |
| Colorado | $42,480 |
| Connecticut | $52,839 |
| Delaware | $47,220 |
| Florida | $38,180 |
| Georgia | $34,900 |
| Hawaii | $36,572 |
| Iowa | $44,390 |
| Idaho | $40,160 |
| Illinois | $33,747 |
| Indiana | $41,220 |
| Kansas | $41,771 |
| Kentucky | $55,840 |
| Louisiana | $31,720 |
| Massachusetts | $43,460 |
| Maryland | $54,630 |
| Maine | $45,120 |
| Michigan | $38,710 |
| Minnesota | $38,010 |
| Missouri | $36,270 |
| Mississippi | $22,400 |
| Montana | $33,860 |
| North Carolina | $38,210 |
| North Dakota | $40,700 |
| Nebraska | $25,460 |
| New Hampshire | $45,510 |
| New Jersey | $56,880 |
| New Mexico | $28,710 |
| Nevada | $44,620 |
| New York | $43,290 |
| Ohio | $36,170 |
| Oklahoma | $40,870 |
| Oregon | $40,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,624 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,420 |
| Rhode Island | $38,280 |
| South Carolina | $37,910 |
| South Dakota | $35,370 |
| Tennessee | $38,000 |
| Texas | $38,200 |
| Utah | $36,620 |
| Virginia | $50,470 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,120 |
| Vermont | $36,540 |
| Washington | $39,010 |
| Wisconsin | $54,720 |
| West Virginia | $38,360 |
How do jeweler salaries compare to similar careers?
Jewelers earn 14% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than exhibit designers but more than glass blowers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Exhibit designer salary | $59K |
| Graphic designer salary | $57K |
| Photographer salary | $48K |
| Craft artist salary | $42K |
| Museum conservator salary | $45K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $38K |
| Jeweler salary | $38K |
| Gem worker salary | $38K |
| Potter salary | $34K |
| Glass blower salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)