How much does an etcher and engraver make in Chicago?
$43,880a year
Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $43,880Highest 10%: $57,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $51,480 | $24.75 | |
| 90th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers.
| St. Louis, MO | $39,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $21.10 ($43,880 a year).
Do etcher and engravers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $43,880 against $43,310 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $43,450, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for etcher and engraver pay?
25 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does an etcher and engraver make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,360 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.