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Diamond Experts - Wages & Trends

Wages vary based on the jeweler's duties and level of experience. Wages also vary by area of the country and by employer. Jewelers in larger companies usually earn more than those in small shops.

Benefits vary by employer. Salaried jewelers who work full time generally receive benefits such as paid vacation and health insurance. Many employers also provide payment for work-related courses and discounts on jewelry purchases.

Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers (SOC 51-9071)
Location
Pay Period
25%
Median
75%
Illinois Hourly $15.95 $19.37 $25.32
Yearly $33,184 $40,305 $52,684
    Cook County Hourly $15.89 $19.45 $25.33
Yearly $33,047 $40,447 $52,697
    Northwest Illinois Area Hourly $16.41 $17.72 $23.61
Yearly $34,147 $36,846 $49,117
    Peoria-Bloomington Area Hourly $18.10 $23.33 $24.49
Yearly $37,654 $48,527 $50,930
    Rockford Area Hourly $19.15 $24.57 $35.89
Yearly $39,836 $51,103 $74,660
    St. Louis-Belleville Area Hourly $19.99 $24.74 $24.94
Yearly $41,585 $51,449 $51,862
United States Hourly $17.41 $22.66 $28.91
Yearly $36,210 $47,140 $60,130

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.