Etchers and Engravers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,410 or more. The middle half of etchers and engravers in Washington earn between $40,290 and $49,370.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $47KMedian
- $49K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,910 | $3,992 | $23.03 |
| Median | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,290 | $3,358 | $19.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,370 | $4,114 | $23.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Etchers and Engravers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Etchers and engravers in Washington earn 3% more than the U.S. average ($46,320). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $43,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $47,910 | $46,970 | $38,340 | $64,410 | 40 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $47,910, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,967 a year, or $3,247 a month and $1,499 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $39,320 | $3,277 |
| Working in DC | $38,967 | $3,247 |
| Working in VA | $38,735 | $3,228 |
| Working in MD | $38,612 | $3,218 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for etchers and engravers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $47,910 buys what about $44,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Etchers and Engravers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$52,470
- Philadelphia, PA$49,590
- Virginia Beach, VA$41,170
- Pittsburgh, PA$43,500
- New York, NY$57,520
- Bridgeport, CT$47,640
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 Washington: questions
How much do etchers and engravers make an hour in Washington?
$23.03 an hour on average, and $22.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level etchers and engravers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the etchers and engravers take-home pay in Washington?
About $38,967 a year ($3,247 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,910.
Do etchers and engravers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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