Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Iowa
Gem and Diamond Workers in Iowa earn a median of $50,280 a year, −4% 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
- $50,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,370; the top 10% earn over $69,930. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$50,280 median in Iowa
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,740 median in Iowa
- Etchers and Engravers$42,950 median in Iowa
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,770 median in Iowa
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$46,220 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$31,680 median in Iowa
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Iowa
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Iowa?
The median is $50,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,370 and the top 10% earn over $69,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 47 (−4% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.