DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 415 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 23,420 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derco Inc. | $52,416 | 5 | +6.7% |
| 2 | R Gems, Inc. | $51,667 | 10 | +5.1% |
| 3 | TRUNG DO'S GOLDSMITH SERVICES, INC. | $44,658 | 6 | -9.1% |
| 4 | Immaculate Jewelry, Inc. | $40,043 | 5 | -18.5% |
| 5 | Cyrus JM Corp | $30,000 | 6 | -39% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $51,334 | +24.6% | 28 | 24 |
| New York, NY | $40,477 | -1.8% | 35 | 27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 | -2.9% | 39 | 27 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $60,000 | +47% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $51,334 | +4.8% | 32 |
| Massachusetts | $47,486 | N/A | 11 |
| Georgia | $45,989 | -0.2% | 7 |
| Washington | $44,658 | -25.6% | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,900 | -14.5% | 1 |
| Michigan | $41,392 | -17.1% | 7 |
| California | $41,205 | -30.3% | 62 |
| Arkansas | $40,000 | +27% | 3 |
| New York | $40,000 | -21.4% | 39 |
| New Jersey | $39,000 | -3.1% | 3 |
| Florida | $37,460 | -33.7% | 4 |
| North Carolina | $35,000 | -27.5% | 1 |
| Maryland | $31,257 | -37.4% | 2 |
| Texas | $31,200 | -33.5% | 5 |
| Virginia | $30,332 | -50.2% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $30,000 | -41.3% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers positions, 4% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 93% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| R Gems, Inc. | None | $51,667 |
| Cyrus JM Corp | Bachelor's | $30,000 |
| TRUNG DO'S GOLDSMITH SERVICES, INC. | Not specified | $44,658 |
| Immaculate Jewelry, Inc. | None | $40,043 |
| Derco Inc. | None | $52,416 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers is Retail Trade at $57,274. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $46,753.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 415 DOL filings, the median salary for a Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers is $41,208, ranging from $36,670 to $49,879.
The 90th percentile salary is $81,610 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $51,334.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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