Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in South Carolina
Gem and Diamond Workers in South Carolina earn a median of $60,380 a year, +15% 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
- $60,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850; the top 10% earn over $74,350. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60,380 median in South Carolina
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,890 median in South Carolina
- Etchers and Engravers$28,300 median in South Carolina
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$45,900 median in South Carolina
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$46,110 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$33,030 median in South Carolina
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in South Carolina
How much do gem and diamond workers make in South Carolina?
The median is $60,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,850 and the top 10% earn over $74,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 47 (+15% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.