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How much does an etcher and engraver make in Houston?

$39,600a year

Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.04 an hour or $3,300 a month.

Hourly
$19.04
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
36 of 43
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $39,600Highest 10%: $52,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,080$17.35
25th$37,800$18.17
Median$39,600$19.04
75th$45,100$21.68
90th$52,830$25.40

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour in Houston?

The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.04 ($39,600 a year).

Do etcher and engravers make more in Houston than the national average?

No: $39,600 against $43,310 nationally, 9% less.

How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $31,180, so Houston pays 27% more.

Where does Houston rank for etcher and engraver pay?

36 of 43 metro areas with data.

How much does an etcher and engraver make starting out in Houston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,830 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.