Etcher and Engraver salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An etcher and engraver earns a median of $43,310 a year ($20.82 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $46,320. About 7,750 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $43,310
- Gross pay
- $1,665.77
- Federal income tax
- −$116.05
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$103.28
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$24.15
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,422.29
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $43,310
- Federal
- $3,017
- FICA
- $3,313
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $36,980
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Etchers and Engravers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-9194). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an etcher and engraver make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.82; the average is $22.27.
What is the salary range for an etcher and engraver?
The bottom 10% earn under $32,210 and the top 10% earn over $63,360 a year.
How much is $43,310 after taxes?
About $36,980 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $35,701 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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