Etchers and Engravers pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,330 or more. The middle half of etchers and engravers in Baltimore earn between $44,370 and $57,930.
- $41K10th
- $44K25th
- $58KMedian
- $58K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,470 | $4,372 | $25.23 |
| Median | $57,770 | $4,814 | $27.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,370 | $3,698 | $21.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,930 | $4,828 | $27.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Etchers and Engravers pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Etchers and engravers in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($51,460) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($46,320). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $43,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $52,470 | $57,770 | $41,170 | $60,330 | 90 |
| Maryland | $51,460 | $53,680 | $40,140 | $60,330 | 110 |
| United States | $46,320 | $43,310 | $32,210 | $63,360 | 7,750 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Etchers and Engravers salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $52,470, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $42,059 a year, or $3,505 a month and $1,618 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for etchers and engravers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $52,470 buys what about $50,217 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Etchers and Engravers salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$47,910
- Philadelphia, PA$49,590
- Virginia Beach, VA$41,170
- New York, NY$57,520
- Pittsburgh, PA$43,500
- Bridgeport, CT$47,640
Highest-paying cities for etchers and engravers
Columbus, OH pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,710).
- Columbus, OH$61,710
- Green Bay, WI$61,220
- San Jose, CA$59,110
- New York, NY$57,520
- Cleveland, OH$56,290
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Etchers and Engravers salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do etchers and engravers make an hour in Baltimore?
$25.23 an hour on average, and $27.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level etchers and engravers salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the etchers and engravers take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $42,059 a year ($3,505 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,470. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do etchers and engravers earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,320).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9194; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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