Etchers and Engravers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,470 or more. The middle half of etchers and engravers in Providence earn between $42,240 and $63,250.
- $39K10th
- $42K25th
- $49KMedian
- $63K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,250 | $4,354 | $25.12 |
| Median | $48,800 | $4,067 | $23.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,240 | $3,520 | $20.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,250 | $5,271 | $30.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Etchers and Engravers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Etchers and engravers in Providence earn 12% less than the Rhode Island average ($59,560) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($46,320). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $43,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $52,250 | $48,800 | $39,420 | $65,470 | 80 |
| Rhode Island | $59,560 | $63,250 | $42,240 | $75,160 | 30 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $52,250, a single filer in Providence takes home about $42,820 a year, or $3,568 a month and $1,647 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $42,820 | $3,568 |
| Working in MA | $41,870 | $3,489 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for etchers and engravers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $52,250 buys what about $51,340 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Etchers and Engravers salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$52,920
- Hartford, CT$47,540
- Springfield, MA$50,590
- Bridgeport, CT$47,640
- New York, NY$57,520
- Philadelphia, PA$49,590
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 Providence: questions
How much do etchers and engravers make an hour in Providence?
$25.12 an hour on average, and $23.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level etchers and engravers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the etchers and engravers take-home pay in Providence?
About $42,820 a year ($3,568 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,250. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do etchers and engravers earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.31, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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