Diamond Grader Salary in the United States

How much does a Diamond Grader make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diamond Grader in the United States is $42,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Diamond Grader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,340
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,823 to $47,266
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,209
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Diamond Grader Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,266 $3,939 $909 $23
Average $42,793 $3,566 $823 $21
25th Percentile $38,823 $3,235 $747 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Diamond Grader Salaries

A Diamond Grader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Diamond Grader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Diamond Grader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $43,344
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,768
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,885
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,108
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,257
Levels Salary
Entry Level Diamond Grader$43,344
Intermediate Level Diamond Grader$43,768
Senior Level Diamond Grader$44,885
Specialist Level Diamond Grader$45,108
Expert Level Diamond Grader$45,257
$43,344 0 yr
$43,768 < 2 yrs
$44,885 2-4 yrs
$45,108 5-8 yrs
$45,257 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Diamond Graders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $53,974
  • San Francisco: $53,444
  • Oakland: $52,258

What Skills Can Increase a Diamond Grader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.54% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Retail Management (Mentioned in 2.55% Job Postings): Refers to the process of helping customers find products in your store, It includes everything from increasing your customer pool to how products are presented, and how you fulfill a customer's needs
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 11.54%
Retail Management 2.55%
Client Service 1.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Diamond Grader's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$57,770
35%
Coordination
$52,635
23%
Due Diligence
$52,207
22%
Leadership
$48,783
14%
Accounting
$47,928
12%
Presentation
$47,928
12%
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How Education impacts a Diamond Grader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Diamond Graders enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Diamond Grader with a Associate's Degree is between $42,793 and $45,591).

Diamond Grader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Diamond Grader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 31.3%
High School 31.3%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 31.3%
Masters 25.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Diamond Grader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diamond Grader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Diamond Grader

Salaries for a Diamond Grader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,148 in 2023 to around $41,121 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Diamond Grader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Diamond Grader Over Time

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2023
$41,148
2024
$41,409
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$41,121
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2023 $41,148
2024 $41,409
2025 $41,121
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