Gemologist Statistics By Gender

58.2% of gemologists are women and 41.8% of gemologists are men.

  • Female, 58.2%
  • Male, 41.8%

Gemologists By Gender

GenderPercentages
Female58.2%
Male41.8%

Gender Pay Gap For Gemologist

Women Earn 90¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men

male-income
Male Income
$71,565
female-income
Female Income
$64,377

Gemologist Gender Over Time

This data shows how men and women predominate in the gemologist position over time.

Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Gemologist Gender By Year

YearMaleFemale
201057.01%42.99%
201147.91%52.09%
201258.44%41.56%
201354.53%45.47%
201457.46%42.54%
201554.37%45.63%
201645.80%54.20%
201746.25%53.75%
201848.21%51.79%
201945.94%54.06%
202049.09%50.91%
202141.82%58.18%

Gemologist Male to Female Ratio

We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest difference in gender.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Screen Examiner7%93%
Cake Decorator9%91%
Garment Inspector10%90%
Gemologist42%58%
Bucket Operator99%1%
Stone Cutter99%1%
Corrugator99%1%

Gemologist Statistics By Race

The most common ethnicity among gemologists is White, which makes up 64.3% of all gemologists. Comparatively, there are 13.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 12.0% of the Asian ethnicity.

  • White, 64.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
  • Asian, 12.0%
  • Unknown, 4.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.1%
  • Black or African American, 2.0%

Gemologist Race

Gemologist RacePercentages
White64.3%
Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Asian12.0%
Unknown4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native4.1%
Black or African American2.0%

Gemologist Race And Ethnicity Over Time

Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among gemologists.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Gemologist Race By Year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201068.69%3.21%7.23%13.86%
201161.94%4.94%11.54%12.23%
201263.05%2.95%13.00%14.91%
201360.17%4.62%9.86%16.69%
201462.17%2.45%9.72%17.18%
201562.67%2.58%11.73%14.68%
201661.50%3.81%8.61%14.03%
201765.91%3.09%7.60%13.84%
201864.46%3.75%9.07%11.94%
201969.57%2.29%10.00%11.86%
202061.08%6.20%9.83%12.07%
202164.34%2.00%12.02%13.24%

Gemologist Wage Gap By Race

Black or african american gemologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino gemologists have the lowest average salary at $66,009.
$82,000
$79,000
$76,000
$73,000
$70,000
$67,000
$64,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$70,622
White$68,115
Black or African American$78,317
Asian$75,485
Hispanic or Latino$66,009

Average Age of a Gemologist

We determined the average age of gemologists based on ethnicity and gender.

Male
Female

Gemologist Age By Race

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
White5241
Asian5140
Hispanic or Latino5539

Gemologist Age Breakdown

This chart breaks down the ages of gemologist employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of gemologists is 40+ years old, which represents 65% of the population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Gemologist Age

Gemologist YearsPercentages
40+ years65%
30-40 years25%
20-30 years10%

Types of Gemologist Degree Levels

  • Bachelors, 54%
  • Associate, 14%
  • Diploma, 11%
  • Masters, 7%
  • Other Degrees, 14%

Gemologists By Education

Gemologist DegreePercentages
Bachelors54%
Associate14%
Diploma11%
Masters7%
Other Degrees14%

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Gemologist Employment Statistics

Company Size

We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire gemologists.

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Gemologist Jobs By Employer Size

Company SizePercentages
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees14%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees21%

Gemologist Turnover And Employment Statistics

Gemologist Unemployment Rate Over Time

The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of gemologists changed.

  • Unemployment rate

Gemologist Unemployment Rate By Year

YearGemologist Unemployment Rate
20106.76%
20118.73%
20126.84%
20133.77%
20143.80%
20154.19%
20163.32%
20173.58%
20181.90%
20192.22%
20207.05%
20216.86%

The Average Number of Years That Gemologist Stay in a Job

By looking over 290 gemologists resumes, we figured out that the average gemologist enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 32%.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Gemologist Tenure

Number or YearsPercentages
Less than 1 year14%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years19%
8-10 years6%
11+ years15%

Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Gemologists with Other Job Titles

After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to gemologists.

Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Plate Inspector4.47%16,655
Sealing Machine Operator4.75%57,772
Bag Liner7.84%320
Malt House Operator8.41%48,881
Cell Worker8.89%24,460
Gemologist10.10%-
Newspaper Clipper15.21%102

Gemologist LGBT Demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Plate Inspector4.47%16,655
Sealing Machine Operator4.75%57,772
Bag Liner7.84%320
Malt House Operator8.41%48,881
Cell Worker8.89%24,460
Newspaper Clipper15.21%102

Foreign Languages Spoken By Gemologists

The most common foreign language among gemologists is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Dutch is the third-most popular at 10.0%.

  • Spanish, 40.0%
  • French, 20.0%
  • Dutch, 10.0%
  • Russian, 10.0%
  • Polish, 10.0%
  • Other, 10.0%

Gemologist Languages Spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish40.0%
French20.0%
Dutch10.0%
Russian10.0%
Polish10.0%
Other10.0%

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Gemologist Heatmaps

Where Do Gemologists Earn The Most?

Gemologists earn the most in Pennsylvania, where the average gemologist salary is $105,421. The map here shows where gemologists earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.

Average Salary

Gemologist Demographics FAQs

How Many Gemologist Are There In The Us?

There are over 1,360 Gemologists in the United States.

What Percentage Of Gemologists Are Black?

2.0% of Gemologists are Black or African American

What Race Are Most Gemologists?

Most a are White, with 64.3% of Gemologists belonging to this ethnicity. 13.2% of Gemologists are Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% of Gemologists are Asian, 4.4% of Gemologists are Unknown, 4.1% of Gemologists are American Indian and Alaska Native, and 2.0% of Gemologists are Black or African American

Are Gemologist Jobs Male - Dominated?

No, Gemologist jobs are not male - dominated. 58% of Gemologists are female, and 41% are male, so there are more female Gemologists than male Gemologists in the United States.

How Old Is The Average Gemologist?

The average Gemologist is 46 years old. 65% of Gemologists are 40+ years old or older, 25% are between the ages of 30-40 years, and 10% are between 20-30 years old

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