Etchers and Engravers pay range in Houston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,830 or more. The middle half of etchers and engravers in Houston earn between $37,800 and $45,100.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $40KMedian
- $45K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,730 | $3,478 | $20.06 |
| Median | $39,600 | $3,300 | $19.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,800 | $3,150 | $18.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,100 | $3,758 | $21.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Etchers and Engravers pay in Houston vs. Texas and the U.S.
Etchers and engravers in Houston earn 30% more than the Texas average ($32,030) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,320). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $43,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $41,730 | $39,600 | $36,080 | $52,830 | n/a |
| Texas | $32,030 | $31,180 | $21,470 | $50,010 | 630 |
| 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 Houston
On the average salary of $41,730, a single filer in Houston takes home about $35,710 a year, or $2,976 a month and $1,373 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Houston a good place for etchers and engravers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Houston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.6), so the average $41,730 buys what about $42,310 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Houston ($49,410). A typical home costs $308,306, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Etchers and Engravers salary in nearby metro areas
- Oklahoma City, OK$36,200
- Tulsa, OK$39,810
- Memphis, TN$46,430
- St. Louis, MO$41,230
- Knoxville, TN$40,660
- Tampa, FL$43,090
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 Houston: questions
How much do etchers and engravers make an hour in Houston?
$20.06 an hour on average, and $19.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level etchers and engravers salary in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the etchers and engravers take-home pay in Houston?
About $35,710 a year ($2,976 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,730. Texas has no state income tax.
Do etchers and engravers earn more in Houston than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (26420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.8%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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