The Replaceability Index

Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers

Design, fabricate, adjust, or repair jewelry using hand tools and specialized equipment.

SOC 51-9071

AI exposure: 28/100

shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.

Occupation data. Exposure is an index out of 100, not a probability.
OccupationExposure /100Median annual wageStored growth projectionEmployment
Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers28$46,310+3%21,900

Skills associated with this occupation

  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Creativity
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Communication

Frequently asked questions

Will AI replace Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers?

The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers role. Its 28/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.

What does the exposure score mean?

The published value is 28/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.

What wage and growth figures are available?

The source profile lists $46,310 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.

Can my personal assessment differ?

Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.

Sources and methodology

The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.

The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.

The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.

Read the methodology and limitations

Related occupations

Occupation data. Exposure is an index out of 100, not a probability.
OccupationExposure /100Median annual wageStored growth projectionEmployment
Highway Maintenance Workers28$46,130+3%147,200
Painters, Construction and Maintenance28$46,080+3%261,300
Motorboat Operators28$45,740+3%3,900
Medical Appliance Technicians28$45,580+5%16,200
Construction Laborers28$44,190+5%1,296,100
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other28$49,530+5%157,800

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