How much does a semiconductor processing technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.73 an hour or $4,286 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.73
- Average (mean)
- $60,180
- Jobs
- 31,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 25th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| Median | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| 75th | $65,010 | $31.25 | |
| 90th | $82,540 | $39.68 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Arizona | $78,940 |
| Oregon | $63,330 |
| Florida | $62,330 |
| Washington | $58,710 |
| Minnesota | $57,780 |
| North Carolina | $56,160 |
| Colorado | $52,360 |
| Massachusetts | $51,410 |
| New York | $49,400 |
| Georgia | $48,580 |
| California | $48,030 |
| New Hampshire | $47,710 |
| Maryland | $47,610 |
| Maine | $47,270 |
| Connecticut | $47,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,430 |
| Utah | $40,760 |
| Arkansas | $40,610 |
| Texas | $38,440 |
| Nevada | $37,290 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $78,940 |
| Manchester, NH | $63,740 |
| Portland, OR | $62,810 |
| Orlando, FL | $62,320 |
| Boston, MA | $59,110 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,780 |
| Oxnard, CA | $55,170 |
| New York, NY | $54,280 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,820 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,580 |
| Portland, ME | $47,270 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,770 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $40,620 |
In other countries
Semiconductor Processing Technician belongs to the international group "Stationary plant and machine operators not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a semiconductor processing technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.73 ($51,430 a year).
How much does a semiconductor processing technician make a month?
About $4,286 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,430 a year.
How much does a semiconductor processing technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,690 or less a year ($18.12 an hour); the top 10% make $82,540 or more.
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Arizona, with a median of $78,940 a year, followed by Oregon ($63,330) and Florida ($62,330).
Which city pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $78,940 a year.
How many semiconductor processing technicians are there in the United States?
About 31,460 people work as semiconductor processing technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.