How much does a semiconductor processing technician make in California?
$48,030a year
Median yearly pay for semiconductor processing technicians in California. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 20
- Jobs in the state
- 4,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,550Median: $48,030Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,550 | $19.50 | |
| 25th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $55,640 | $26.75 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oxnard, CA | $55,170 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,820 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,340 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $40,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for semiconductor processing technicians.
| 8. Massachusetts | $51,410 |
| 9. New York | $49,400 |
| 10. Georgia | $48,580 |
| 11. California | $48,030 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $47,710 |
| 13. Maryland | $47,610 |
| 14. Maine | $47,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a semiconductor processing technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).
Do semiconductor processing technicians make more in California than the national average?
No: $48,030 against $51,430 nationally, 7% less.
Where does California rank for semiconductor processing technician pay?
California ranks 11 of 20 states.
Which city in California pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA, with a median of $55,170 a year.
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.