How much does an etcher and engraver make in San Jose?
$56,470a year
Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $27.15 an hour or $4,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.15
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,820Median: $56,470Highest 10%: $81,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,820 | $22.03 | |
| 25th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| Median | $56,470 | $27.15 | |
| 75th | $65,230 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $81,780 | $39.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for etcher and engravers.
| San Francisco, CA | $48,190 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,520 |
| San Diego, CA | $42,310 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,530 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $27.15 ($56,470 a year).
Do etcher and engravers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $56,470 against $43,310 nationally, 30% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $46,480, so San Jose pays 21% more.
Where does San Jose rank for etcher and engraver pay?
7 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does an etcher and engraver make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,780 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.