Etchers and Engravers Salary in California
Etchers and Engravers in California earn a median of $46,480 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($43,310)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890; the top 10% earn over $74,510. Nationally the range is $32,210 to $63,360.
States ranked near California
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Etchers and Engravers pay in California
How much do etchers and engravers make in California?
The median is $46,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,890 and the top 10% earn over $74,510. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for etchers and engravers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 37 (+7% vs. the national median of $43,310). Living costs are not included.