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

$48,190a year

Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,016 a month.

Hourly
$23.17
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
14 of 43
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,090Median: $48,190Highest 10%: $72,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,090$22.16
25th$46,970$22.58
Median$48,190$23.17
75th$59,210$28.47
90th$72,350$34.78

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers.

San Jose, CA$56,470
Los Angeles, CA$45,520
San Diego, CA$42,310
Riverside, CA$41,530
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $23.17 ($48,190 a year).

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

Yes: $48,190 against $43,310 nationally, 11% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $46,480, so San Francisco pays 4% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for etcher and engraver pay?

14 of 43 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,350 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.