Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$51,180
↑ 57.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Semiconductor Processing Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Semiconductor Processing Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.3% since 2011 ($32,530 → $51,180)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $51,180
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,180 | +11.6% |
| 2023 | $45,850 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $44,690 | +12.1% |
| 2021 | $39,870 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | $40,500 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | $38,060 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | $37,270 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $36,580 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $35,660 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $35,390 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $34,680 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $33,950 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $33,020 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $32,530 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.