Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Illinois
Gem and Diamond Workers in Illinois earn a median of $54,990 a year, +5% 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
- $54,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,430; the top 10% earn over $78,580. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54,990 median in Illinois
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,920 median in Illinois
- Etchers and Engravers$43,450 median in Illinois
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,450 median in Illinois
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$47,180 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$42,330 median in Illinois
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Illinois
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Illinois?
The median is $54,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,430 and the top 10% earn over $78,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.