Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in New Jersey
Gem and Diamond Workers in New Jersey earn a median of $59,480 a year, +13% 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
- $59,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,790; the top 10% earn over $93,350. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59,480 median in New Jersey
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,140 median in New Jersey
- Etchers and Engravers$58,000 median in New Jersey
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$56,840 median in New Jersey
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$47,360 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$43,150 median in New Jersey
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in New Jersey
How much do gem and diamond workers make in New Jersey?
The median is $59,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,790 and the top 10% earn over $93,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 47 (+13% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.