Etchers and Engravers Salary
The median etchers and engravers salary in the United States is $43,310 per year ($20.82/hour). Salaries range from $32,210 at the entry level to $63,360+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 7,750 etchers and engravers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 0.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$43,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.82
per hour
Employment
7,750
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,210
25th percentile
$37,400
Median
$43,310
75th percentile
$53,050
90th percentile
$63,360
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-0.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Etchers and Engravers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$28K$65K■ No data
Top Paying States
Vermont
$65K
+51%
Rhode Island
$63K
+46%
Arizona
$60K
+38%
New Jersey
$58K
+34%
Maryland
$54K
+24%
Kansas
$52K
+20%
New York
$52K
+19%
Massachusetts
$51K
+17%
Ohio
$50K
+16%
Wisconsin
$50K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $65,380 | +51.0% |
| Rhode Island | $63,250 | +46.0% |
| Arizona | $59,940 | +38.4% |
| New Jersey | $58,000 | +33.9% |
| Maryland | $53,680 | +23.9% |
| Kansas | $52,000 | +20.1% |
| New York | $51,540 | +19.0% |
| Massachusetts | $50,710 | +17.1% |
| Ohio | $50,430 | +16.4% |
| Wisconsin | $50,290 | +16.1% |
Showing 1–10 of 37
Etchers and Engravers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,630 | +49.2% |
| Columbus, OH | $63,860 | +47.4% |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,580 | +44.5% |
| Green Bay, WI | $60,720 | +40.2% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,020 | +34.0% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $57,770 | +33.4% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,470 | +30.4% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $52,980 | +22.3% |
| Springfield, MA | $51,000 | +17.8% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $50,810 | +17.3% |
Showing 1–10 of 43
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
How does this compare to pro athletes?
A etchers and engravers earning $43,310/year would need 1376 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 1478 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
See all sports & celebrity salaries →📈 See how etchers and engravers salaries have changed over the past decade.
View Etchers and Engravers salary trend (2011–2024) →