Gem and Diamond Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for gem and diamond workers is $52,540 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,950 in Arkansas to $69,800 in Connecticut. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,580
- 25th percentile
- $39,520
- Median
- $52,540
- 75th percentile
- $69,810
- Top 10%
- $87,540
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers”). About 22,440 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $69,800 | +33% | $47,910 | $83,320 | 140 |
| 2 | Virginia | $61,940 | +18% | $36,990 | $93,840 | 240 |
| 3 | New York | $61,720 | +17% | $37,160 | $102,040 | 4,300 |
| 4 | California | $60,790 | +16% | $38,180 | $81,660 | 2,300 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $60,380 | +15% | $39,850 | $74,350 | 200 |
| 6 | Washington | $60,380 | +15% | $42,210 | $116,020 | 290 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $59,480 | +13% | $34,790 | $93,350 | 780 |
| 8 | Vermont | $58,570 | +11% | $36,960 | $79,820 | 50 |
| 9 | Kansas | $57,730 | +10% | $35,930 | $77,410 | 110 |
| 10 | Colorado | $57,120 | +9% | $37,020 | $83,420 | 220 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $57,020 | +9% | $38,980 | $82,020 | 50 |
| 12 | Michigan | $56,610 | +8% | $37,770 | $79,970 | 460 |
| 13 | Missouri | $56,140 | +7% | $39,840 | $63,140 | 490 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $55,830 | +6% | $33,270 | $77,750 | 280 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $55,420 | +5% | $32,470 | $80,200 | 770 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $55,010 | +5% | $29,050 | $68,990 | 40 |
| 17 | Illinois | $54,990 | +5% | $32,430 | $78,580 | 610 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $54,880 | +4% | $38,510 | $93,490 | 760 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $54,310 | +3% | $23,150 | $76,790 | 220 |
| 20 | Florida | $51,470 | −2% | $36,360 | $97,810 | 1,070 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $51,420 | −2% | $26,740 | $73,880 | 280 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $51,060 | −3% | $36,510 | $79,000 | 830 |
| 23 | Iowa | $50,280 | −4% | $37,370 | $69,930 | 160 |
| 24 | Alabama | $48,890 | −7% | $31,910 | $66,440 | 110 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $48,800 | −7% | $39,190 | $77,650 | 540 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $48,450 | −8% | $30,400 | $92,880 | 170 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $48,240 | −8% | $31,140 | $77,230 | 370 |
| 28 | Ohio | $48,190 | −8% | $34,080 | $87,170 | 430 |
| 29 | Maine | $48,080 | −8% | $34,600 | $90,570 | 50 |
| 30 | Georgia | $47,810 | −9% | $22,720 | $83,200 | 420 |
| 31 | Indiana | $47,620 | −9% | $28,720 | $77,270 | 380 |
| 32 | Texas | $47,590 | −9% | $32,560 | $80,680 | 1,810 |
| 33 | Idaho | $47,090 | −10% | $31,190 | $60,370 | 130 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $47,090 | −10% | $33,830 | $82,420 | 320 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $46,920 | −11% | $37,580 | $71,970 | 120 |
| 36 | West Virginia | $46,370 | −12% | $29,650 | $56,380 | 30 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $46,200 | −12% | $30,000 | $58,440 | 230 |
| 38 | Maryland | $45,430 | −14% | $34,380 | $64,890 | 80 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $45,110 | −14% | $37,350 | $61,770 | 90 |
| 40 | Oregon | $44,510 | −15% | $38,550 | $82,840 | 530 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $43,520 | −17% | $36,170 | $72,800 | 170 |
| 42 | Arizona | $42,240 | −20% | $34,850 | $75,920 | 440 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $41,720 | −21% | $31,420 | $62,170 | 180 |
| 44 | Nevada | $40,510 | −23% | $28,610 | $72,730 | 330 |
| 45 | Utah | $39,860 | −24% | $30,450 | $63,340 | 420 |
| 46 | Montana | $37,580 | −28% | $28,590 | $74,910 | 80 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $35,950 | −32% | $27,910 | $65,990 | 270 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Gem and Diamond Workers salary questions
Which state pays gem and diamond workers the most?
Connecticut, with a median of $69,800 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $52,540). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gem and diamond workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,950 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most gem and diamond workers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 4,300, with a median of $61,720.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.