Careers · Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers · Illinois

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers in Illinois

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers design, create, repair, and evaluate jewelry and items made from gold, silver, gems, and other precious materials. They work in jewelry retail stores, repair shops, manufacturing facilities, and as independent craftspeople, using specialized tools and techniques to shape, set, and finish their pieces. In Illinois the median pay is $54,990 a year, 5% above the national median of $52,540.

$54,990median pay in Illinois, per year

$42,650–$67,620middle half earn

610employed in Illinois

$52,540U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionMonitoring

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceDesignProduction and ProcessingSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementMechanical

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers.

Licenses and training in Illinois

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers pay in other states

Connecticut · $69,800 Virginia · $61,940 New York · $61,720 California · $60,790 South Carolina · $60,380 Washington · $60,380 New Jersey · $59,480 Vermont · $58,570 Kansas · $57,730 Colorado · $57,120

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O*NET-SOC 51-9071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.