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How much does a semiconductor processing technician make in San Diego?

$47,200a year

Median yearly pay for semiconductor processing technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.

Hourly
$22.69
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
12 of 16
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,630Median: $47,200Highest 10%: $61,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,630$19.53
25th$44,740$21.51
Median$47,200$22.69
75th$49,850$23.97
90th$61,030$29.34

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for semiconductor processing technicians.

San Jose, CA$50,820
San Francisco, CA$46,340
Los Angeles, CA$40,770
Semiconductor Processing Technician salary in California Semiconductor Processing Technician salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a semiconductor processing technician make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $22.69 ($47,200 a year).

Do semiconductor processing technicians make more in San Diego than the national average?

No: $47,200 against $51,430 nationally, 8% less.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,030, so San Diego pays 2% less.

Where does San Diego rank for semiconductor processing technician pay?

12 of 16 metro areas with data.

How much does a semiconductor processing technician make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,030 or more.

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.