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- Jewelry worker
Jewelry worker salary
34 538 - 34 662 kr / month
Women earn 24758% of what men do.
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Salary progression Jewelry worker
What does it mean to work as a Jeweler?
As a jeweler, or gold and silversmith, you work on creating jewelry and other decorative objects made of precious metals and gemstones. The work requires a combination of artistic sense and technical skill. A wide range of tools and techniques are used to shape and join materials, including soldering, forging, engraving, and polishing. Creativity and precision are key aspects of this profession.
Education and Qualifications
To become a jeweler, a typically required education is in craftsmanship, specifically in gold and silversmithing. There are several educational paths, including vocational schools and apprenticeships. Having a basic education in art or design is also advantageous. Experience and practical training are highly valuable in this profession, as specific techniques and skills are often developed over time through hands-on work.
Salary for Jewelers
The average salary for a jeweler is 34 662 Swedish kronor per month. This is an increase from the previous year's average salary of 34 382 kronor. Unfortunately, there is no specified salary data for men and women in this profession, but it is worth noting that women earn 24 758 percent of what men do, indicating a significant gender pay gap that may require further investigation and actions.
Job Outlook
According to the Swedish Public Employment Service, the assessment of job prospects for jewelers is limited due to insufficient data. This means it may be difficult to get a clear picture of the recruitment situation and future job prospects in this profession. Generally, finding work in craft professions can be challenging, but specialization and high-quality work can improve the chances.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Benefits in the profession can vary depending on the employer. Common benefits may include paid training to further develop your skills, discounts on materials and tools, and the opportunity to create your own projects. Working conditions may vary depending on whether you work for a company or as a self-employed individual, but precision and accuracy are always central aspects of the job.
Considerations for Becoming a Jeweler
It is important to have a passion for craftsmanship and design, as well as being prepared to invest time in developing your skills. Practical experience is invaluable, so seeking apprenticeships or internship opportunities can be a good step. Staying updated on new techniques and trends in jewelry design can also be a significant advantage.
Salary distributed by age and sector
About the data
All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.
All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.
Profession Jewelry worker has the SSYK code 7312, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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