Gemologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Gemologist make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gemologist in the United States is $58,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,305
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,389 to $61,891
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,600
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Gemologist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $61,891 $5,158 $1,190 $30
Average $58,140 $4,845 $1,118 $28
25th Percentile $47,389 $3,949 $911 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Gemologist Salaries

A Gemologist'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 Gemologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gemologist'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): $42,114
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $51,877
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,864
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,123
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,260
Levels Salary
Contact C... Level Gemologist$42,114
Contact C... Level Gemologist$51,877
Gemologis... Level Gemologist$57,864
Contact C... Level Gemologist$101,123
Contact C... Level Gemologist$83,260
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$101,123 5-8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Gemologists

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: $73,332
  • San Francisco: $72,611
  • Oakland: $71,001

What Skills Can Increase a Gemologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Coaching (Mentioned in 4.76% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
  • Auditing (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): Auditing refers to the independent examination of financial information of any entity whether profit oriented or not. It is a safeguard measure that prevents corruption.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 14.29% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Coaching 4.76%
Auditing 14.29%
Calibration 14.29%
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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 Gemologist's salary.
  • Quality Checks: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Checks
$71,512
23%
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How Education impacts a Gemologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Gemologists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Gemologist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $56,758 and $61,582).

Gemologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Gemologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 29.0%
Associates 15.1%
Bachelors 45.2%
Masters 9.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Gemologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gemologist'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 Gemologist

Salaries for a Gemologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,557 in 2023 to around $87,311 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Gemologist salary trends, .

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