Etchers and Engravers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $42,080 +4% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $56,480
Employed locally 160
National median $40,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $42,080
    75th
    $45,110
    90th
    $56,480

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Etchers and Engravers salary vs area income 55% Median Etchers and Engravers salary is 45% 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

    Nearby metros — Etchers and Engravers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $60,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,750
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,830
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $44,300
    Wisconsin $42,070
    Madison, WI $40,960

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Etchers and Engravers in Milwaukee, WI is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Etchers and Engravers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4% above 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Etchers and Engravers (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.