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

$50,820a year

Median yearly pay for semiconductor processing technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,235 a month.

Hourly
$24.43
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
9 of 16
Jobs in the area
2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,420Median: $50,820Highest 10%: $62,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,420$22.80
25th$47,640$22.90
Median$50,820$24.43
75th$57,290$27.54
90th$62,890$30.24

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for semiconductor processing technicians.

San Diego, CA$47,200
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 Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $24.43 ($50,820 a year).

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

No: $50,820 against $51,430 nationally, 1% less.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,030, so San Jose pays 6% more.

Where does San Jose rank for semiconductor processing technician pay?

9 of 16 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,890 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.