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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Gem and Diamond Workers Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, gem and diamond workers earn a median of $40,810 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$40,810
Bottom 10%
$31,200
Top 10%
$80,370
Employed in Illinois
990

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, gem and diamond workers earn a median of $40,810 — 17% below the national median of $49,140. Locally the range runs $31,200 to $80,370. About 990 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #40 of 48 states for gem and diamond workers pay — roughly the 17th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Virginia, $60,940) by 49%. State employment of about 990 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$49,140
US bottom 10%
$33,890
US top 10%
$81,610

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Mathematics
  • Writing
  • Active Learning

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