A handy jewelry reference
U.S. jewelry industry statistics, at a glance.
Need a quick, reliable fact about jewelry stores or the people who make jewelry? Start here. Every number below links to the original public source.
Last updated November 3, 2026
The numbers behind the sparkle.
This page gathers recent U.S. figures from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It is a practical snapshot of jewelry-store sales, retail employment, and the jeweler workforce, made easy to quote, share, and revisit.
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The latest available data
Seven jewelry facts worth knowing.
$39.5B
in U.S. jewelry-store sales during 2024
The Census Bureau’s 2024 annual retail survey reports $39.534 billion in sales, receipts, or revenue for U.S. jewelry stores.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey 2024 data112,604
people employed by U.S. jewelry stores in 2024
The Census Bureau’s annual survey reports this employee count for the U.S. jewelry-store industry.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey 2024 data19,897
U.S. jewelry-store establishments in 2023
This count covers employer establishments classified by the Census Bureau as jewelry stores.
U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 data32,800
jewelers and precious-stone and metal workers in the U.S.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates this occupation’s employment in 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2025 data35%
of jewelers work for jewelry, luggage, and leather-goods retailers
Retail is the largest listed employer category for jewelers and precious-stone and metal workers in the federal occupation profile.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2025 data$45,310
median annual pay for jewelers in 2025
This is the national median annual wage reported for jewelers and precious-stone and metal workers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2025 data3,700
average job openings expected each year through 2035
The projection covers jewelers and precious-stone and metal workers, with most openings expected from replacement needs.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2025–35 projectionHow to use this page
Clear sources, no mystery math.
The figures above are reported by the named public agencies. Sales, employee, and establishment figures describe the Census Bureau’s jewelry-store classification, while occupation figures describe jewelers and precious-stone and metal workers nationwide. Those are related, but not interchangeable groups.
For the original table, definition, and release notes, use the source link beside each fact. We refresh this page when core sources release meaningful new data, while keeping these fact links steady for easy citation.
Sources and methodology
Where the facts come from.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey, Retail Trade summary statistics. Used for 2024 jewelry-store sales and employment.
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns profile for NAICS 448310, Jewelry Stores. Used for the 2023 employer-establishment count and industry definition.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers. Used for 2025 employment, retail-employer share, median pay, and 2025–35 openings projection.
Source links were checked on November 3, 2026. Statistics reflect each source’s stated reporting year, not an estimate by Athena’s mystery shop.
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