Etchers and Engravers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,360 or more. The middle half of etchers and engravers in Indianapolis earn between $32,170 and $48,750.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $43KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,590 | $3,549 | $20.48 |
| Median | $42,960 | $3,580 | $20.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,170 | $2,681 | $15.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,750 | $4,062 | $23.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Etchers and Engravers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Etchers and engravers in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($43,430) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($46,320). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $43,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $42,590 | $42,960 | $29,980 | $50,360 | 50 |
| Indiana | $43,430 | $44,360 | $28,380 | $63,410 | 170 |
| United States | $46,320 | $43,310 | $32,210 | $63,360 | 7,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Etchers and Engravers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $42,590, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $34,313 a year, or $2,859 a month and $1,320 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for etchers and engravers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $42,590 buys what about $44,506 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Etchers and Engravers salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$42,070
- Louisville, KY$40,300
- Chicago, IL$46,070
- Columbus, OH$61,710
- Grand Rapids, MI$40,640
- Milwaukee, WI$52,680
Highest-paying cities for etchers and engravers
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,710).
- Columbus, OH$61,710
- Green Bay, WI$61,220
- San Jose, CA$59,110
- New York, NY$57,520
- Cleveland, OH$56,290
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Etchers and Engravers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do etchers and engravers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$20.48 an hour on average, and $20.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level etchers and engravers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the etchers and engravers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $34,313 a year ($2,859 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,590. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do etchers and engravers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,320).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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