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Top 15 cities for etchers and engravers by average salary
| Columbus, OH | $61,710 |
|---|---|
| Green Bay, WI | $61,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $59,110 |
| New York, NY | $57,520 |
| Cleveland, OH | $56,290 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,280 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $53,980 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,600 |
| Boston, MA | $52,920 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,690 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,680 |
| Baltimore, MD | $52,470 |
| Providence, RI | $52,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,210 |
| Miami, FL | $50,600 |
Map: Etchers and Engravers salary by metro area
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Etchers and Engravers salary by state
| State | Metros | Highest average | Lowest average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $61,710 | $42,070 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $61,220 | $46,540 |
| California | 7 | $59,110 | $44,390 |
| New York | 2 | $57,520 | $48,480 |
| Washington | 1 | $55,280 | $55,280 |
| Arizona | 1 | $53,980 | $53,980 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $52,920 | $50,590 |
| Maryland | 1 | $52,470 | $52,470 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $52,250 | $52,250 |
| Florida | 2 | $50,600 | $43,090 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $49,590 | $43,500 |
| Washington, D.C. | 1 | $47,910 | $47,910 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $47,640 | $47,540 |
| Michigan | 2 | $46,790 | $40,640 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $46,430 | $40,660 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $46,220 | $46,220 |
| Illinois | 1 | $46,070 | $46,070 |
| Indiana | 1 | $42,590 | $42,590 |
| Texas | 1 | $41,730 | $41,730 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $41,560 | $41,560 |
| Missouri | 1 | $41,230 | $41,230 |
| Virginia | 1 | $41,170 | $41,170 |
| Oregon | 1 | $40,400 | $40,400 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $40,300 | $40,300 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $39,810 | $36,200 |
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Etchers and Engravers salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $61,710 | $63,860 | $29.67 | n/a |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,220 | $60,720 | $29.43 | n/a |
| San Jose, CA | $59,110 | $56,470 | $28.42 | 130 |
| New York, NY | $57,520 | $58,020 | $27.65 | 430 |
| Cleveland, OH | $56,290 | $62,580 | $27.06 | n/a |
| Seattle, WA | $55,280 | $45,250 | $26.58 | 110 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $53,980 | $64,630 | $25.95 | n/a |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,600 | $48,190 | $25.77 | 80 |
| Boston, MA | $52,920 | $50,710 | $25.44 | 230 |
| Sacramento, CA | $52,690 | $50,810 | $25.33 | 30 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $52,680 | $49,800 | $25.33 | 100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $52,470 | $57,770 | $25.23 | 90 |
| Providence, RI | $52,250 | $48,800 | $25.12 | 80 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,210 | $45,520 | $24.62 | 500 |
| Miami, FL | $50,600 | $43,070 | $24.33 | n/a |
| Springfield, MA | $50,590 | $51,000 | $24.32 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $49,790 | $41,530 | $23.94 | 70 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $49,590 | $52,980 | $23.84 | 90 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,480 | $47,380 | $23.31 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $47,910 | $46,970 | $23.03 | 40 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $47,640 | $46,180 | $22.90 | 40 |
| Hartford, CT | $47,540 | $45,050 | $22.86 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,790 | $43,310 | $22.50 | 100 |
| Madison, WI | $46,540 | $46,170 | $22.38 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN | $46,430 | $47,880 | $22.32 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,400 | $42,310 | $22.31 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,220 | $46,280 | $22.22 | 110 |
| Chicago, IL | $46,070 | $43,880 | $22.15 | 240 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,390 | $41,710 | $21.34 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $43,500 | $44,110 | $20.91 | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $43,090 | $37,310 | $20.72 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $42,590 | $42,960 | $20.48 | 50 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $42,070 | $36,960 | $20.23 | 110 |
| Houston, TX | $41,730 | $39,600 | $20.06 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $41,560 | $41,600 | $19.98 | 70 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,230 | $39,870 | $19.82 | 50 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,170 | $41,630 | $19.80 | 50 |
| Knoxville, TN | $40,660 | $35,820 | $19.55 | 40 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $40,640 | $41,790 | $19.54 | 60 |
| Portland, OR | $40,400 | $37,780 | $19.42 | 170 |
| Louisville, KY | $40,300 | $35,940 | $19.38 | 50 |
| Tulsa, OK | $39,810 | $37,660 | $19.14 | 40 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,200 | $35,250 | $17.40 | 40 |
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- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsU.S. metro average $54,845
- Helpers--Production WorkersU.S. metro average $41,391
- Production Workers, All OtherU.S. metro average $44,332
- Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersU.S. metro average $60,622
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. metro average $57,170
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. metro average $52,126
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Etchers and Engravers salary: questions
Where do etchers and engravers make the most money?
In Columbus, OH, with an average of $61,710 a year, among the 43 metro areas we cover.
What is the average etchers and engravers salary in the U.S.?
$49,199 a year across all U.S. metro areas, weighted by employment (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Where is etchers and engravers pay the lowest?
Oklahoma City, OK, at $36,200 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9194.
- U.S. metro average: employment-weighted mean of every metro area in the OEWS file (not only the ones listed here).
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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