Etchers and Engravers Salary
In Oregon, etchers and engravers earn $37,780 at the median, or about $18.16 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $36,880 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,555/month, about 59.6% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $38K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Pay for etchers and engravers in Oregon runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $43K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,555/month, which is 63% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for etchers and engraverss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level etchers and engravers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.
Etchers and Engravers salary by metro in Oregon
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $38K | +0% | 170 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a etchers and engraver afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $38K, rent takes 63% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for etchers and engravers in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new etchers and engravers typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,059/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 76% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is etchers and engraver a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $38K here vs. $43K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for etchers and engravers?
Oregon pays $38K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $37K — below the national median.
How much do etchers and engravers make in Oregon?
The median is $37,780 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,320, and experienced etchers and engravers can clear $46,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,468/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/month, which eats 63% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a etchers and engravers salary go in Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median etchers and engravers salary is worth about $36,880 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do etchers and engravers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.