Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Arkansas
Gem and Diamond Workers in Arkansas earn a median of $35,950 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median. 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
- Median pay
- $35,950
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,910; the top 10% earn over $65,990. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$35,950 median in Arkansas
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,570 median in Arkansas
- Etchers and Engravers$46,780 median in Arkansas
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$52,800 median in Arkansas
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$35,620 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$30,990 median in Arkansas
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Arkansas
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Arkansas?
The median is $35,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,910 and the top 10% earn over $65,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 47 (−32% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.