SOC 51-9194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Etchers and Engravers — Green Bay
Green Bay, WI · 2 metro areas compared
In Green Bay, WI the median wage for Etchers and Engravers reaches $60,720 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Green Bay, WI the median wage for Etchers and Engravers reaches $60,720 a year. That is 40.2% more than the national median of $43,310. Pay ranges from under $49,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $77,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,650 to $74,970.
Within the state, Milwaukee records the highest median at $49,800. Of the 419 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 200th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,630 | +14.6% |
| 25th | $49,650 | +14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $60,720 | +40.2% |
| 75th | $74,970 | +73.1% |
| 90th | $77,410 | +78.7% |
| Mean | $61,220 | +41.4% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Green Bay run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $60,720 goes as far as $64,527 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,527US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,720 a year, 40.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,630 to $77,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $49,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Etchers and Engravers in Green Bay, WI?
The median annual wage is $60,720, or $29.19 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $43,310, so pay in Green Bay, WI is 40.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Green Bay, WI earns more than $77,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Milwaukee, at $49,800 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data