Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Mississippi
Gem and Diamond Workers in Mississippi earn a median of $55,010 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
- $55,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,050; the top 10% earn over $68,990. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55,010 median in Mississippi
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,670 median in Mississippi
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$37,580 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$25,340 median in Mississippi
- Upholsterers$44,930 median in Mississippi
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Mississippi
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Mississippi?
The median is $55,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,050 and the top 10% earn over $68,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.