Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Kentucky
Gem and Diamond Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $47,090 a year, −10% 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
- $47,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830; the top 10% earn over $82,420. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47,090 median in Kentucky
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,280 median in Kentucky
- Etchers and Engravers$36,540 median in Kentucky
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$45,830 median in Kentucky
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$41,590 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$32,530 median in Kentucky
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830 and the top 10% earn over $82,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 47 (−10% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.