Gemological Appraiser
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$62,000/yr
Typical range
$45,000 – $90,000
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Gemological Appraiser does
Uses spectroscopy, microscopy, and gem grading standards to evaluate diamonds, colored stones, and pearls for insurance, estate, or resale purposes.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~12 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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