Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in New Mexico
Gem and Diamond Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $46,200 a year, −12% 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
- $46,200
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,000; the top 10% earn over $58,440. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,200 median in New Mexico
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,500 median in New Mexico
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$39,830 median in New Mexico
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$46,970 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$43,350 median in New Mexico
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in New Mexico
How much do gem and diamond workers make in New Mexico?
The median is $46,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,000 and the top 10% earn over $58,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 47 (−12% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.