Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in California
Gem and Diamond Workers in California earn a median of $60,790 a year, +16% 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
- $60,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,300
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $81,660. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60,790 median in California
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,300 median in California
- Etchers and Engravers$46,480 median in California
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$53,860 median in California
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$49,190 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$44,360 median in California
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in California
How much do gem and diamond workers make in California?
The median is $60,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $81,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 47 (+16% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.