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Etchers and Engravers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Etchers and Engravers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,480
Median Annual Salary
▲
+8.6% vs 2024
$51,150
Mean Salary
$46,480
Median Salary
$22.35
Hourly Rate
1,040 people work as Etchers and Engravers in California
Etchers and Engravers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Etchers and Engravers in California earn a median salary of $46,480 per year ($3,873/month).
This is 4.4% above the national average of $44,528.
California ranks #14 out of 37 states for Etchers and Engravers pay.
Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 8.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Etchers and Engravers
Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.15
Customer and Personal Service
3.44
Mechanical
3.03
Design
3.02
Administration and Management
2.95
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(53.9% of workers)
Salaries for Etchers and Engravers in California range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $74,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,260 and $59,140.
Median $46,480
P10: $38,890P25: $41,260P75: $59,140P90: $74,510
10th
$38,890
25th
$41,260
Median
$46,480
75th
$59,140
90th
$74,510
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,890
$18.70
$3,240
25th Percentile
$41,260
$19.84
$3,438
Median (50th)
$46,480
$22.35
$3,873
75th Percentile
$59,140
$28.43
$4,928
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$74,510
$35.82
$6,209
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,150 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Etchers and Engravers make in California?
The median annual salary for Etchers and Engravers in California is $46,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,150.
What is the salary range for a Etchers and Engravers in California?
Salaries for Etchers and Engravers in California range from $38,890 at the 10th percentile to $74,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,260 and $59,140.
What is the starting salary for a Etchers and Engravers in California?
Entry-level Etchers and Engravers positions in California typically start around $38,890 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,260 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Etchers and Engravers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,040 people are employed as Etchers and Engravers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Etchers and Engravers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Etchers and Engravers in California is approximately $22.35 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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