Etchers and Engravers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$40,450
↑ 41.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Etchers and Engravers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Etchers and Engravers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.9% since 2011 ($28,510 → $40,450)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $40,450
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,450 | +1.0% |
| 2023 | $40,040 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $37,980 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $36,590 | +15.1% |
| 2020 | $31,790 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $30,620 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | $31,330 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $30,890 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | $31,110 | +4.4% |
| 2015 | $29,810 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | $29,250 | +2.6% |
| 2013 | $28,510 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $28,390 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | $28,510 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.