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What is a computer engraver and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreComputer EngraverUS Average
Salary
3.0

Avg. Salary $37,844

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
9.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.91%

Asian 4.55%

Black or African American 2.73%

Hispanic or Latino 6.36%

Unknown 3.64%

White 81.82%

Gender

female 43.24%

male 56.76%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
4.1

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.1

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.5

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a computer engraver

  1. Explore computer engraver education requirements

    Most common computer engraver degrees

    High School Diploma

    33.3 %

    Associate

    33.3 %

    Bachelor's

    22.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer engraver skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Engraving100.00%
  3. Complete relevant computer engraver training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer engravers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer engraver based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer engraver resumes.
  4. Research computer engraver duties and responsibilities

    • Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specify concentration.
    • Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, diluting acid with water to obtain solutions of specify concentration.
  5. Prepare your computer engraver resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your computer engraver resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a computer engraver resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

    Choose from 10+ customizable computer engraver resume templates

    Build a professional computer engraver resume in minutes. Browse through our resume examples to identify the best way to word your resume. Then choose from 10+ resume templates to create your computer engraver resume.
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  6. Apply for computer engraver jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer engraver job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer engraver salary

The average computer engraver salary in the United States is $37,844 per year or $18 per hour. Computer engraver salaries range between $22,000 and $63,000 per year.

Average computer engraver salary
$37,844 Yearly
$18.19 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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