Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Etchers and Engravers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticLateral Move91.3% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $46,170
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  2. Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansLateral Move91.4% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% lower.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $39,460
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  3. Semiconductor Processing TechniciansLateral Move89.9% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Semiconductor Processing Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Semiconductor Processing Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $51,430
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  4. Tire BuildersLateral Move88.9% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Tire Builders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Tire Builders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 33% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $57,390
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersLateral Move87.6% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 34% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $58,040
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersLateral Move89.3% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $46,350
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  7. Dental Laboratory TechniciansLateral Move90.1% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Dental Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Dental Laboratory Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $49,610
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersLateral Move87.1% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $48,040
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. Pourers and Casters, MetalLateral Move88.3% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Pourers and Casters, Metal share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Pourers and Casters, Metal sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $51,810
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  10. Gas Plant OperatorsLateral Move86.5% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Gas Plant Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Gas Plant Operators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 103% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $87,820
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  11. Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsCareer Change86.4% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (86% match). Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 42% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $61,290
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  12. Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersLateral Move87% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $51,330
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersLateral Move86.7% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 11% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $47,920
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersLateral Move89.3% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $46,680
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallCareer Change89.4% skill match

    Etchers and Engravers and Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 13% higher.

    Current median salary
    $43,310
    Target median salary
    $49,120
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.