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How much does an etcher and engraver make in San Diego?

$42,310a year

Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $20.34 an hour or $3,526 a month.

Hourly
$20.34
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
29 of 43
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $42,310Highest 10%: $61,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,810$18.66
25th$40,110$19.28
Median$42,310$20.34
75th$47,660$22.91
90th$61,970$29.79

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers.

San Jose, CA$56,470
San Francisco, CA$48,190
Los Angeles, CA$45,520
Riverside, CA$41,530
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$173,100
Power Plant Operator$99,470
Gas Plant Operator$98,900
Tool and Die Maker$85,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$79,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,350
Plant and System Operator$77,330
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$77,080
Layout Worker$74,490
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $20.34 ($42,310 a year).

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

No: $42,310 against $43,310 nationally, 2% less.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,480, so San Diego pays 9% less.

Where does San Diego rank for etcher and engraver pay?

29 of 43 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,970 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.