51-9194.00

Etchers and Engravers

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

9.4OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

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Top 1% most at-risk occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 98% probability of automation for this role
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-0.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

AI-controlled laser engraving and CNC etching machines can execute complex designs on metal, glass, and other materials automatically from digital files, directly replacing much of what hand engravers and chemical etchers do. Artistic hand engraving for luxury goods, custom trophy work, and fine jewelry engraving where tactile craft is the selling point retain human demand. Through 2027 production engraving and industrial etching will be largely automated; luxury hand engraving remains a small, premium human craft.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$40,450
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-0.7%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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94% automation risk

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