How Many Jobs Are Available In Precious Metals?

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Thousands of jobs are available in precious metals in the United States, with a further 24,350 Americans working directly as jewelers or precious stone and metal workers. But there are plenty of other roles related to the production and sale of jewelry.

Here are some of the most common jobs available in precious metals:

Job Title	Number of Jobs in the U.S.	2020-2030 Job Growth Rate	Job Openings
Jewelry Associate	124,000+	-2%	228,000+
Appraiser	36,000+	7%	1,000+
Jeweler	7,000+	-7%	1,000+
Jewelry Consultant	6,000+	-2%	146,000+
Caster Operator	4,000+	-8%	52,000+
Goldsmith	2,000+	-7%	500+
Refinery Operator	2,000+	4%	25,000+
Gemologist	1,000+	-7%	500+
Jewelry Maker	1,000+	-7%	11,000+

Final Thoughts

A career in precious metals involves working with the natural commodities that civilization has always regarded as valuable, rare, and attractive.

If you’re keen on a career in this field, be warned that there aren’t that many jobs available for jewelers or precious stone and metal workers. What’s more, these jobs are set to decline over the next decade.

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Matthew Zane

Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.

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