Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Jewelers
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Illinois earn a median of $54,990 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,430; the top 10% earn over $78,580. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Upholsterers$42,450 median in Illinois
- Gem and Diamond Workers$54,990 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$47,180 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in Illinois
How much do jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make in Illinois?
The median is $54,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,430 and the top 10% earn over $78,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.