Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for semiconductor processing technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arizona$72,800
- Oregon$67,640
- Florida$60,820
- Washington$58,690
- North Carolina$56,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $72,800 | $78,940 | $35 | +21% | 2,270 |
| 2 | Oregon | $67,640 | $63,330 | $33 | +12.4% | 6,620 |
| 3 | Florida | $60,820 | $62,330 | $29 | +1.1% | 190 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,690 | $58,710 | $28 | -2.5% | 990 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $56,200 | $56,160 | $27 | -6.6% | 60 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $55,210 | $57,780 | $27 | -8.3% | — |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $55,130 | $47,710 | $27 | -8.4% | 130 |
| 8 | New York | $54,240 | $49,400 | $26 | -9.9% | 1,750 |
| 9 | Colorado | $53,940 | $52,360 | $26 | -10.4% | 790 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $53,450 | $51,410 | $26 | -11.2% | 1,190 |
| 11 | Maryland | $51,720 | $47,610 | $25 | -14.1% | 120 |
| 12 | California | $50,420 | $48,030 | $24 | -16.2% | 4,650 |
| 13 | Maine | $49,720 | $47,270 | $24 | -17.4% | 320 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $49,230 | $47,000 | $24 | -18.2% | 50 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $47,920 | $46,430 | $23 | -20.4% | 340 |
| 16 | Georgia | $47,210 | $48,580 | $23 | -21.6% | — |
| 17 | Utah | $43,290 | $40,760 | $21 | -28.1% | 120 |
| 18 | Texas | $43,040 | $38,440 | $21 | -28.5% | 6,110 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $42,140 | $40,610 | $20 | -30% | 40 |
| 20 | Nevada | $38,200 | $37,290 | $18 | -36.5% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 17 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $78,940 | $72,930 | 2,260 |
| 2 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $63,740 | $62,350 | — |
| 3 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $62,810 | $66,890 | 7,290 |
| 4 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $62,320 | $58,850 | 100 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,110 | $58,360 | 560 |
| 6 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $57,780 | $55,380 | — |
| 7 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $55,170 | $54,410 | 40 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $54,280 | $56,210 | 70 |
| 9 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,820 | $54,070 | 2,130 |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $48,580 | $48,140 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing semiconductor processing technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $81,450 | $75,910 | 280 |
| 2 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $81,450 | $75,910 | 280 |
| 3 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $78,870 | $75,070 | 300 |
| 4 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $78,870 | $75,070 | 300 |
| 5 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $64,510 | $58,090 | 90 |
| 6 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $64,510 | $58,310 | — |
| 7 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $57,120 | $62,980 | 50 |
| 8 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $52,450 | $61,170 | 27,820 |
| 9 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $51,440 | $60,200 | 30,690 |
| 10 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $51,440 | $60,190 | 30,810 |
| 11 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $51,430 | $60,180 | 31,460 |
| 12 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $51,430 | $60,180 | 31,460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make in the U.S.?
The median semiconductor processing technicians salary in the United States is $51,430 per year (mean $60,180), and about 80% earn between $37,690 and $82,540.
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make per hour?
Roughly $29 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $60,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Arizona has the highest average pay for semiconductor processing technicians at $72,800 per year (median $78,940).
What is the job outlook for semiconductor processing technicians?
Employment is projected to change +10.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 3,900 openings per year.