What are the main factors that influence a Gemologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Gemologist's salary?

A Gemologist's salary grows with experience: a Contact Center Quality Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $42,599, a Contact Center Quality Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $52,548, a Gemologist (4-7 years)earns $58,598, a Contact Center Quality Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $102,496, a Contact Center Quality Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,362,

What are the highest paying states for a Gemologist?

Gemologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Gemologist roles are District of Columbia $64,377, California $64,133, Massachusetts $63,278. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Gemologist roles make?

Salaries for Gemologist level roles vary by specialization: Gemologist Appraiser: $67,092; Graduate Gemologist: $37,698.

Gemologist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Gemologist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gemologist in Delaware is $58,883 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): $66,274
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,040 to $62,752
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,169

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Gemologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,752	$5,229	$1,207	$30
Average	$58,883	$4,907	$1,132	$28
25th Percentile	$48,040	$4,003	$924	$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 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): $42,599
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,548
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,598
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,496
Expert (over 8 years): $84,362

Levels	Salary
Contact C... Level Gemologist	$42,599
Contact C... Level Gemologist	$52,548
Gemologis... Level Gemologist	$58,598
Contact C... Level Gemologist	$102,496
Contact C... Level Gemologist	$84,362

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How Do Gemologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Gemologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $64,377.
California: $64,133.
Massachusetts: $63,278.

District of Columbia $64,377 California $64,133 Massachusetts $63,278 Washington $63,046 New Jersey $63,022 Alaska $62,941 Connecticut $62,139 New York $61,813

Hawaii $60,772 Rhode Island $60,284 Maryland $59,952 Minnesota $59,499 Colorado $59,325 Illinois $59,266 Oregon $59,045 Delaware $58,883

New Hampshire $58,780 Virginia $58,551 Pennsylvania $57,883 Nevada $57,545 North Dakota $57,435 Michigan $57,260 Wisconsin $57,196 Vermont $57,069

Texas $56,714 Maine $56,691 Arizona $56,656 Ohio $56,615 Georgia $56,080 Indiana $55,813 Wyoming $55,760 Utah $55,679

Iowa $55,644 Kansas $55,365 Louisiana $55,284 North Carolina $55,254 Missouri $55,243 Florida $55,016 Montana $54,894 Nebraska $54,778

Kentucky $54,714 South Carolina $54,481 Tennessee $54,336 Idaho $54,278 New Mexico $53,853 Oklahoma $53,760 Alabama $53,417 South Dakota $52,841

Arkansas $52,527 West Virginia $52,359 Mississippi $51,853

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:

Lincoln: $60,941
Little Creek: $60,377
Magnolia: $60,627

Lincoln, DE $60,941 Little Creek, DE $60,377 Magnolia, DE $60,627 Milford, DE $60,941 Marydel, DE $60,150 Millsboro, DE $60,941 Millville, DE $61,348 Milton, DE $60,941

Nassau, DE $60,941 Ocean View, DE $61,348 Rehoboth Beach, DE $61,348 Seaford, DE $60,301 Selbyville, DE $61,348 Smyrna, DE $60,080 Viola, DE $60,627 Woodside, DE $60,453

Bear, DE $59,639 Newark, DE $59,662 Claymont, DE $59,708 Delaware City, DE $59,662 Hockessin, DE $59,708 Kirkwood, DE $59,662 Middletown, DE $59,958 Montchanin, DE $59,708

New Castle, DE $59,708 Odessa, DE $60,040 Port Penn, DE $59,499 Rockland, DE $59,708 Saint Georges, DE $59,662 Townsend, DE $59,952 Winterthur, DE $59,708 Lewes, DE $60,941

Wilmington, DE $59,708 Dover, DE $60,348 Dover Afb, DE $60,487 Bethany Beach, DE $61,348 Bethel, DE $60,301 Bridgeville, DE $60,941 Camden Wyoming, DE $60,412 Cheswold, DE $60,208

Clayton, DE $60,057 Dagsboro, DE $61,348 Delmar, DE $60,301 Ellendale, DE $60,941 Felton, DE $60,941 Fenwick Island, DE $61,348 Frankford, DE $61,348 Frederica, DE $60,941

Georgetown, DE $60,941 Greenwood, DE $60,941 Harbeson, DE $60,941 Harrington, DE $60,941 Hartly, DE $60,028 Houston, DE $60,941 Kenton, DE $60,057 Laurel, DE $60,301

Yorklyn, DE $59,708

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 April 01, 2026

$48,040

Average $58,883/year

$62,752

$4,003

Average $4,907/month

$5,229

$924

Average $1,132/week

$1,207

$23

Average $28/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$62,752	$5,229	$1,207	$30
Average	$58,883	$4,907	$1,132	$28
25th Percentile	$48,040	$4,003	$924	$23

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