Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in North Carolina
Gem and Diamond Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $55,420 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
- $55,420
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,470; the top 10% earn over $80,200. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55,420 median in North Carolina
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,430 median in North Carolina
- Etchers and Engravers$39,270 median in North Carolina
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,760 median in North Carolina
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$38,190 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41,260 median in North Carolina
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in North Carolina
How much do gem and diamond workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $55,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,470 and the top 10% earn over $80,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 47 (+5% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.