Etchers and Engravers

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

Private, for profit71.33%
Self-employed27.25%
Private, not for profit0.43%
State and local government0.39%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Manufacturing

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$36,590

State-by-state Salary

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$47,640

$23,860

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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

High school 53%
Less than high school 32%
Associate's degree 12%
Some college 0%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Bachelor's degree 0%
Post baccalaureate 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%
Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Graphic Communications, Other

Knowledge

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

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

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