Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials for identification or decorative purposes. Include such workers as etcher-circuit processors, pantograph engravers, and silk screen etchers. Include photoengravers with 'Prepress Technicians and Workers' (51-5022).
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 190 | 11.33 | 8.95 | 12.52 | 23,570 | 18,630 | 26,040 |
| Springfield MSA | 20 | 13.05 | 10.40 | 14.37 | 27,130 | 21,620 | 29,890 |
| St Louis MSA | 70 | 10.98 | 9.13 | 11.91 | 22,850 | 18,980 | 24,780 |
| Kansas City* | 30 | 13.70 | 9.31 | 15.90 | 28,498 | 19,361 | 33,067 |
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 12.53 | 10.16 | 13.72 | 26,070 | 21,134 | 28,537 |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 10.85 | 8.44 | 12.05 | 22,564 | 17,561 | 25,066 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 260 | 290 | 30 | 11.54 | 10 | Caution |
| Kansas City MSA | 100 | 100 | .00 | 4 | Caution | |
| St Louis MSA | 90 | 90 | .00 | 3 | Caution | |
| Central Region* | 60 | 70 | 10 | 16.67 | 2 | Caution |
| Ozark Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
| Southeast Region* | 10 | 10 | .00 | Caution | ||
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months)
or training in one of the following
Graphic Communications, Other (NEW)