The average salary for a precious metal worker in the United States is around $40,870 per year.
Avg Salary
Precious metal workers earn an average yearly salary of $40,870.
Wages typically start from $24,520 and go up to $73,420.
31% below national average Updated in 2019
Precious metal worker earnings by seniority
Top-level precious metal worker earnings begin at:
$35.30 per hour
$73,420 per year
Senior-level precious metal worker earnings begin at:
$26.75 per hour
$55,630 per year
Mid-level precious metal worker earnings begin at:
$19.65 per hour
$40,870 per year
Junior-level precious metal worker earnings begin at:
$14.77 per hour
$30,720 per year
Starting level precious metal worker earnings begin at:
$11.79 per hour
$24,520 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Precious metal worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $63,200 |
| New Jersey | $56,880 |
| Wisconsin | $54,720 |
| Maryland | $54,630 |
| Virginia | $50,470 |
| Delaware | $47,220 |
| Kansas | $45,580 |
| New Hampshire | $45,510 |
| Maine | $45,120 |
| Connecticut | $45,040 |
| Arizona | $44,940 |
| Nevada | $44,620 |
| Iowa | $43,580 |
| Massachusetts | $43,460 |
| New York | $43,290 |
| Colorado | $42,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,400 |
| Alabama | $41,070 |
| Oklahoma | $40,870 |
| Oregon | $40,830 |
| North Dakota | $40,700 |
| Indiana | $40,170 |
| Idaho | $40,160 |
| Washington | $39,010 |
| Michigan | $38,710 |
| West Virginia | $38,360 |
| Rhode Island | $38,280 |
| North Carolina | $38,210 |
| Texas | $38,200 |
| Florida | $38,180 |
| California | $38,110 |
| Minnesota | $38,010 |
| Tennessee | $38,000 |
| South Carolina | $37,910 |
| Utah | $36,620 |
| Vermont | $36,540 |
| Missouri | $36,270 |
| Arkansas | $36,220 |
| Ohio | $36,170 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,120 |
| South Dakota | $35,370 |
| Georgia | $34,900 |
| Hawaii | $34,310 |
| Montana | $33,860 |
| Illinois | $33,700 |
| Alaska | $31,940 |
| Louisiana | $31,720 |
| New Mexico | $28,710 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,420 |
| Nebraska | $25,460 |
| Mississippi | $22,400 |
How do precious metal worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Precious metal workers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than hazardous materials removal workers but more than family social workers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hazardous materials removal worker salary | $44K |
| Machinist salary | $44K |
| Glazier salary | $44K |
| Event planner salary | $42K |
| Meter reader salary | $42K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $41K |
| Gem worker salary | $41K |
| Postal service clerk salary | $44K |
| Locksmith salary | $42K |
| Family social worker salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)