Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Tennessee
Gem and Diamond Workers in Tennessee earn a median of $48,240 a year, −8% 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
- $48,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,140; the top 10% earn over $77,230. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,240 median in Tennessee
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,760 median in Tennessee
- Etchers and Engravers$38,230 median in Tennessee
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$47,790 median in Tennessee
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$45,860 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38,650 median in Tennessee
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Tennessee
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Tennessee?
The median is $48,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,140 and the top 10% earn over $77,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 47 (−8% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.