Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Jewelers
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $55,420 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,420
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,470; the top 10% earn over $80,200. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$38,020 median in North Carolina
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41,260 median in North Carolina
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$42,960 median in North Carolina
- Upholsterers$50,600 median in North Carolina
- Gem and Diamond Workers$55,420 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$43,890 median in North Carolina
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in North Carolina
How much do jewelers and precious stone and metal workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $55,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,470 and the top 10% earn over $80,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.