Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Virginia
Gem and Diamond Workers in Virginia earn a median of $61,940 a year, +18% 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
- $61,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($52,540)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,990; the top 10% earn over $93,840. Nationally the range is $35,580 to $87,540.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$61,940 median in Virginia
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,590 median in Virginia
- Etchers and Engravers$39,360 median in Virginia
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49,100 median in Virginia
- Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers$45,410 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$46,060 median in Virginia
Gem and Diamond Workers pay in Virginia
How much do gem and diamond workers make in Virginia?
The median is $61,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,990 and the top 10% earn over $93,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for gem and diamond workers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 47 (+18% vs. the national median of $52,540). Living costs are not included.