SOC 51-9194 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Etchers and Engravers — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage for Etchers and Engravers is $53,680 a year, which is 23.9% higher than the national figure of $43,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Etchers and Engravers is $53,680 a year, which is 23.9% higher than the national figure of $43,310. Half of workers earn between $44,370 and $57,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,140 and the ninetieth at $60,330.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 37 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 5th by median wage. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $57,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 475th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | −7.3% |
| 25th | $44,370 | +2.4% |
| Median (50th) | $53,680 | +23.9% |
| 75th | $57,770 | +33.4% |
| 90th | $60,330 | +39.3% |
| Mean | $51,460 | +18.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $57,770 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $53,680 buys what $51,124 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,124US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,680 a year, 23.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,140 to $60,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $57,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Etchers and Engravers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $53,680, or $25.81 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 Maryland is 23.9% 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 Maryland earns more than $60,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,140 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 Baltimore, at $57,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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