The average annual and hourly salaries for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in the state of Hawaii are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers amongst Hawaii areas is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,420 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $26,620 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $46,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,640 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in Hawaii in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $52,640. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $32,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $23,420.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,560 | -16.98% | 23.28% |
| 2016 | $38,090 | 10.71% | - |
| 2015 | $34,010 | 15.08% | - |
| 2014 | $28,880 | 5.33% | - |
| 2013 | $27,340 | 8.63% | - |
| 2012 | $24,980 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in some Hawaii cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in state of Hawaii ranges from $25,810 to $29,240. The highest paying area for jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in Hawaii is Honolulu with a median annual salary of $29,240. The lowest paying area is Hawaii-Maui-Kauai nonmetropolitan area with a median annual salary of $25,810.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Honolulu | |
| Hawaii-Maui-Kauai nonmetropolitan area |