Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary
The median semiconductor processing technicians salary in the United States is $51,430 per year ($24.73/hour). Salaries range from $37,690 at the entry level to $82,540+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 31,460 semiconductor processing technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 10.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,430
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.73
per hour
Employment
31,460
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,690
25th percentile
$45,640
Median
$51,430
75th percentile
$65,010
90th percentile
$82,540
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+10.9%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
3,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary by State
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$37K$79K■ No data
Top Paying States
Arizona
$79K
+53%
Oregon
$63K
+23%
Florida
$62K
+21%
Washington
$59K
+14%
Minnesota
$58K
+12%
North Carolina
$56K
+9%
Colorado
$52K
+2%
Massachusetts
$51K
-0%
New York
$49K
-4%
Georgia
$49K
-6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $78,940 | +53.5% |
| Oregon | $63,330 | +23.1% |
| Florida | $62,330 | +21.2% |
| Washington | $58,710 | +14.2% |
| Minnesota | $57,780 | +12.3% |
| North Carolina | $56,160 | +9.2% |
| Colorado | $52,360 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $51,410 | -0.0% |
| New York | $49,400 | -3.9% |
| Georgia | $48,580 | -5.5% |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $78,940 | +53.5% |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $63,740 | +23.9% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,810 | +22.1% |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $62,320 | +21.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,110 | +14.9% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,780 | +12.3% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $55,170 | +7.3% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,280 | +5.5% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,820 | -1.2% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $48,580 | -5.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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