Etchers and Engravers Salary by State
The national median pay for etchers and engravers is $43,310 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,300 in South Carolina to $65,380 in Vermont.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,210
- 25th percentile
- $37,400
- Median
- $43,310
- 75th percentile
- $53,050
- Top 10%
- $63,360
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 7,750 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $65,380 | +51% | $36,430 | $72,440 | 40 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $63,250 | +46% | $42,240 | $75,160 | 30 |
| 3 | Arizona | $59,940 | +38% | $37,490 | $67,700 | Not published |
| 4 | New Jersey | $58,000 | +34% | $49,080 | $120,690 | 60 |
| 5 | Maryland | $53,680 | +24% | $40,140 | $60,330 | 110 |
| 6 | Kansas | $52,000 | +20% | $15,080 | $53,740 | 40 |
| 7 | New York | $51,540 | +19% | $37,720 | $60,520 | 520 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $50,710 | +17% | $40,830 | $62,200 | 320 |
| 9 | Ohio | $50,430 | +16% | $36,290 | $75,650 | 320 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $50,290 | +16% | $38,060 | $76,050 | 390 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $47,790 | +10% | $34,290 | $57,410 | 260 |
| 12 | Maine | $47,520 | +10% | $35,050 | $63,010 | 70 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $46,780 | +8% | $36,450 | $57,280 | 180 |
| 14 | California | $46,480 | +7% | $38,890 | $74,510 | 1,040 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $46,280 | +7% | $32,420 | $60,640 | 210 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $45,050 | +4% | $36,610 | $57,690 | 140 |
| 17 | Indiana | $44,360 | +2% | $28,380 | $63,410 | 170 |
| 18 | Washington | $43,680 | +1% | $39,230 | $63,880 | 160 |
| 19 | Illinois | $43,450 | 0% | $31,200 | $62,410 | 330 |
| 20 | Michigan | $43,180 | 0% | $36,340 | $74,990 | 390 |
| 21 | Iowa | $42,950 | −1% | $37,580 | $54,770 | 70 |
| 22 | Idaho | $42,640 | −2% | $31,520 | $46,480 | 50 |
| 23 | Florida | $42,110 | −3% | $34,790 | $64,700 | 200 |
| 24 | Colorado | $40,800 | −6% | $33,980 | $60,560 | 50 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $40,590 | −6% | $32,210 | $57,570 | 60 |
| 26 | Georgia | $40,190 | −7% | $30,970 | $104,100 | 60 |
| 27 | Virginia | $39,360 | −9% | $29,250 | $59,080 | 160 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $39,270 | −9% | $31,210 | $50,760 | Not published |
| 29 | Tennessee | $38,230 | −12% | $34,510 | $57,480 | 300 |
| 30 | Missouri | $37,990 | −12% | $33,330 | $42,640 | 80 |
| 31 | Oregon | $37,780 | −13% | $34,320 | $46,760 | 220 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $36,540 | −16% | $32,920 | $40,000 | 250 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $35,890 | −17% | $32,210 | $44,410 | 110 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $32,880 | −24% | $28,610 | $42,640 | 40 |
| 35 | Texas | $31,180 | −28% | $21,470 | $50,010 | 630 |
| 36 | Alabama | $31,030 | −28% | $25,770 | $45,790 | 60 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $28,300 | −35% | $21,080 | $58,420 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Etchers and Engravers salary questions
Which state pays etchers and engravers the most?
Vermont, with a median of $65,380 a year (+51% vs. the national median of $43,310). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays etchers and engravers the least?
South Carolina, with a median of $28,300 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most etchers and engravers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,040, with a median of $46,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.