Etchers and Engravers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,010 +45.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.37
10th percentile $40,340
90th percentile $79,280
Employed locally 90
National median $40,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,340
    25th
    $44,230
    50th (median)
    $59,010
    75th
    $63,940
    90th
    $79,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Etchers and Engravers salary vs area income 37% Median Etchers and Engravers salary is 63% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $50,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,750
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $45,910
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,240
    California $42,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,800

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Etchers and Engravers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Etchers and Engravers in San Jose, CA is $28.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Etchers and Engravers salaries?

    The median Etchers and Engravers salary in San Jose, CA is 45.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Etchers and Engravers (10th percentile) earn around $40,340 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,230.