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Etchers and Engravers

Median Salary
40,040
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials. Includes such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

69%

Self-employed

24%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

1%

Private not for profit

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,660

10%

$40,040

Median

$62,310

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    53%

  • Less than high school

    32%

  • Associate's degree

    12%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Graphic Communications, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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