Etchers and Engravers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for etchers and engraverss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New Jersey$67,190
- Rhode Island$59,560
- Vermont$56,960
- Arizona$54,620
- Ohio$54,120
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Texas$32,030
- Louisiana$33,800
- Alabama$34,660
- South Carolina$36,510
- Oklahoma$37,450
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $67,190 | $58,000 | $32 | +45.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $59,560 | $63,250 | $29 | +28.6% | 30 |
| 3 | Vermont | $56,960 | $65,380 | $27 | +23% | 40 |
| 4 | Arizona | $54,620 | $59,940 | $26 | +17.9% | — |
| 5 | Ohio | $54,120 | $50,430 | $26 | +16.8% | 320 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $54,030 | $50,290 | $26 | +16.6% | 390 |
| 7 | New York | $53,890 | $51,540 | $26 | +16.3% | 520 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,600 | $50,710 | $25 | +11.4% | 320 |
| 9 | Washington | $51,550 | $43,680 | $25 | +11.3% | 160 |
| 10 | Maryland | $51,460 | $53,680 | $25 | +11.1% | 110 |
| 11 | California | $51,150 | $46,480 | $25 | +10.4% | 1,040 |
| 12 | Georgia | $50,880 | $40,190 | $24 | +9.8% | 60 |
| 13 | Maine | $48,340 | $47,520 | $23 | +4.4% | 70 |
| 14 | Michigan | $47,940 | $43,180 | $23 | +3.5% | 390 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $47,270 | $47,790 | $23 | +2.1% | 260 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $47,220 | $45,050 | $23 | +1.9% | 140 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $46,670 | $46,780 | $22 | +0.8% | 180 |
| 18 | Florida | $45,900 | $42,110 | $22 | -0.9% | 200 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $45,880 | $46,280 | $22 | -0.9% | 210 |
| 20 | Illinois | $45,620 | $43,450 | $22 | -1.5% | 330 |
| 21 | Iowa | $45,280 | $42,950 | $22 | -2.2% | 70 |
| 22 | Colorado | $45,210 | $40,800 | $22 | -2.4% | 50 |
| 23 | Indiana | $43,430 | $44,360 | $21 | -6.2% | 170 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $42,400 | $40,590 | $20 | -8.5% | 60 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $41,640 | $38,230 | $20 | -10.1% | 300 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $41,370 | $39,270 | $20 | -10.7% | — |
| 27 | Kansas | $41,300 | $52,000 | $20 | -10.8% | 40 |
| 28 | Virginia | $41,040 | $39,360 | $20 | -11.4% | 160 |
| 29 | Idaho | $40,930 | $42,640 | $20 | -11.6% | 50 |
| 30 | Oregon | $39,400 | $37,780 | $19 | -14.9% | 220 |
| 31 | Missouri | $38,290 | $37,990 | $18 | -17.3% | 80 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $37,610 | $36,540 | $18 | -18.8% | 250 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $37,450 | $35,890 | $18 | -19.1% | 110 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $36,510 | $28,300 | $18 | -21.2% | 50 |
| 35 | Alabama | $34,660 | $31,030 | $17 | -25.2% | 60 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $33,800 | $32,880 | $16 | -27% | 40 |
| 37 | Texas | $32,030 | $31,180 | $15 | -30.9% | 630 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 46 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,630 | $53,980 | — |
| 2 | Columbus, OH | $63,860 | $61,710 | — |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $62,580 | $56,290 | — |
| 4 | Green Bay, WI | $60,720 | $61,220 | — |
| 5 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,020 | $57,520 | 430 |
| 6 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $57,770 | $52,470 | 90 |
| 7 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $56,470 | $59,110 | 130 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $52,980 | $49,590 | 90 |
| 9 | Springfield, MA | $51,000 | $50,590 | 40 |
| 10 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $50,810 | $52,690 | 30 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing etchers and engraverss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $60,360 | $58,660 | — |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $60,060 | $54,750 | — |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $60,000 | $58,300 | 300 |
| 4 | Apparel Manufacturing | $55,740 | $51,200 | 40 |
| 5 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $52,980 | $54,010 | 540 |
| 6 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $52,450 | $53,710 | 100 |
| 7 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $51,070 | $54,490 | 220 |
| 8 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | $50,270 | $55,390 | 310 |
| 9 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | $49,390 | $49,650 | 120 |
| 10 | Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers | $48,940 | $48,920 | 70 |
| 11 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $48,880 | $51,630 | 360 |
| 12 | Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $48,880 | $55,540 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do etchers and engravers make in the U.S.?
The median etchers and engravers salary in the United States is $43,310 per year (mean $46,320), and about 80% earn between $32,210 and $63,360.
How much do etchers and engravers make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays etchers and engravers the most?
New Jersey has the highest average pay for etchers and engravers at $67,190 per year (median $58,000).
What is the job outlook for etchers and engravers?
Employment is projected to change -0.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 900 openings per year.