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Average Etchers and Engraver Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a etchers and engraver make in the United States?

The average salary for a etchers and engraver in the United States is $42,780, but the range typically falls between $33,280 and $47,920. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.57, with a range between $16 and $23.04.

There are approximately 8,140 people employed as a etchers and engraver in the United States. With California, Texas, Massachusetts employing the highest number of etchers and engravers.The state with the best pay for a etchers and engraver is Vermont, with an average annual salary of $57,250, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $27,320.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$29,120$14
25th Percentile$33,280$16
Median$40,040$19.25
75th Percentile$47,920$23.04
90th Percentile$61,360$29.5

Average etchers and engraver salary by location

The salary of a etchers and engraver can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a etchers and engraver in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for etchers and engravers are Vermont, Alabama, North Carolina, Washington, Indiana while the worst states are Louisiana, Texas, Wyoming, Arizona, Kansas.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$17,100$42,780$63,760
Arizona$29,880$34,810$45,570
Arkansas$26,960$36,620$46,230
California$33,200$46,660$63,980
Colorado$35,550$44,400$57,540
Connecticut$31,030$42,070$49,980
Florida$22,930$33,250$40,470
Georgia$34,170$44,460$52,450
Illinois$36,260$45,300$48,510
Indiana$28,810$45,730$57,240
Iowa$29,880$42,130$53,390
Kansas$21,860$33,190$44,530
Kentucky$29,700$47,610$75,000
Louisiana$25,830$27,320$29,820
Maine$29,860$40,340$48,080
Maryland$34,960$43,370$67,740
Massachusetts$31,810$43,240$57,370
Michigan$35,020$48,360$71,320
Minnesota$31,960$40,940$48,550
Missouri$29,030$37,120$46,100
Montana$33,520$38,760$53,660
New Hampshire$35,550$42,050$53,550
New Jersey$40,450$48,370$66,360
New York$32,800$43,200$56,880
North Carolina$21,860$42,220$55,270
Ohio$25,700$45,740$97,670
Oklahoma$29,550$35,830$38,730
Oregon$30,230$40,610$52,350
Pennsylvania$38,780$45,770$50,130
South Carolina$31,950$47,960$95,140
South Dakota$33,490$44,280$58,330
Tennessee$30,160$40,650$52,250
Texas$25,820$33,490$41,760
Utah$26,810$37,640$46,710
Vermont$38,260$57,250$71,320
Virginia$28,830$41,240$65,180
Washington$37,440$54,960$91,770
Wisconsin$25,220$48,650$73,230
Wyoming$29,020$38,720$48,310

Even between cities, the salary of a etchers and engraver can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for etchers and engravers is Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, VT with an average salary of $61,910.The city with the lowest average salary for etchers and engravers is Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL with an average salary of $32,330.

Areas with highest average salaries for etchers and engravers

  1. Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area, VT - $61,910
  2. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA - $58,810
  3. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $55,560
  4. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, MI - $52,930
  5. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $51,880

Areas with lowest average salaries for etchers and engravers

  1. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, FL - $32,330
  2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area, FL - $32,690
  3. Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS - $32,860
  4. Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, TX - $33,740
  5. Grand Rapids-Wyoming area, MI - $34,510

Employment trends for etchers and engravers in the United States

The number of etchers and engravers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of etchers and engravers has decreased by -1,350. On average, the number of etchers and engravers has been increasing by -3.6% each year. The salary of etchers and engravers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of etchers and engravers has increased by $7,550. On average, the salary of etchers and engravers has been increasing by 5.4% each year.

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How etchers and engravers salaries compare to other production occupations

Etchers and Engravers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for etchers and engravers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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