Gem worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level gem worker earnings begin at:
$35.75 per hour
$74,350 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level gem worker earnings begin at:
$30.71 per hour
$63,880 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level gem worker earnings begin at:
$29.03 per hour
$60,380 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level gem worker earnings begin at:
$23.80 per hour
$49,500 per year
10th percentile
Starting level gem worker earnings begin at:
$19.16 per hour
$39,850 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Gem worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $69,800 |
| Virginia | $61,940 |
| New York | $61,720 |
| California | $60,790 |
| South Carolina | $60,380 |
| Washington | $60,380 |
| New Jersey | $59,480 |
| Vermont | $58,570 |
| Kansas | $57,730 |
| Colorado | $57,120 |
| North Dakota | $57,020 |
| Michigan | $56,610 |
| Missouri | $56,140 |
| Wisconsin | $55,830 |
| North Carolina | $55,420 |
| Mississippi | $55,010 |
| Illinois | $54,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,880 |
| Minnesota | $54,310 |
| Florida | $51,470 |
| Louisiana | $51,420 |
| Massachusetts | $51,060 |
| Iowa | $50,280 |
| Alabama | $48,890 |
| Rhode Island | $48,800 |
| Hawaii | $48,450 |
| Tennessee | $48,240 |
| Ohio | $48,190 |
| Maine | $48,080 |
| Georgia | $47,810 |
| Indiana | $47,620 |
| Texas | $47,590 |
| Delaware | $47,220 |
| Idaho | $47,090 |
| Kentucky | $47,090 |
| Nebraska | $46,920 |
| West Virginia | $46,370 |
| New Mexico | $46,200 |
| Maryland | $45,430 |
| South Dakota | $45,110 |
| Oregon | $44,510 |
| New Hampshire | $43,520 |
| Arizona | $42,240 |
| Oklahoma | $41,720 |
| Nevada | $40,510 |
| Utah | $39,860 |
| Montana | $37,580 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $36,120 |
| Arkansas | $35,950 |
| Alaska | $31,940 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,420 |
How do gem worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Gem workers earn about the same as related careers in South Carolina. On average, they make less than tool and die makers but more than riggers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tool and die maker salary | $65K |
| Quality control inspector salary | $59K |
| Petroleum pump system operator salary | $58K |
| Graphic designer salary | $57K |
| Camera operator salary | $58K |
| Jeweler salary | $60K |
| Gem worker salary | $60K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $60K |
| Machinist salary | $58K |
| Rigger salary | $51K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)