Etchers and Engravers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,280 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $28,620
90th percentile $47,030
National median $40,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,620
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $40,960
    90th
    $47,030

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Etchers and Engravers salary vs area income 45% Median Etchers and Engravers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Etchers and Engravers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vermont $68,030
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $64,630
    Columbus, OH $63,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,120
    Green Bay, WI $60,720
    Rhode Island $59,690

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Etchers and Engravers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Etchers and Engravers in Houston, TX is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.40 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Etchers and Engravers salaries?

    The median Etchers and Engravers salary in Houston, TX is 10.3% below the national median of $40,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Etchers and Engravers in Houston?

    Entry-level Etchers and Engravers (10th percentile) earn around $28,620 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.