51-9194

Etchers and Engravers

Role Overview

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers. Photoengravers are included in “Prepress Technicians and Workers” (51-5111).

Recommended Majors

Graphic Communications, Other.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Vermont	$68,030
Rhode Island	$59,690
Washington	$57,520
Maryland	$52,000
New Jersey	$50,530
Illinois	$47,720
Tennessee	$46,040
Pennsylvania	$45,890
Connecticut	$44,860
Minnesota	$44,260
South Dakota	$44,160
Massachusetts	$43,870
New Hampshire	$43,720
California	$42,800
Indiana	$42,790

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$40,450

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-0.7%

Avg. annual openings

0.9k

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