Semiconductor Processing Technician Salary
Semiconductor Processing Technicians earn a median $51,430 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$51,430
$24.73 per hour
Range
$37,690 – $82,540
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
31,460
across the U.S.
Semiconductor Processing Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,504
per year · effective tax rate 15.4%
$3,625Monthly
$1,813Twice a month
$1,673Every 2 weeks
$20.92Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,992
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,189
- Medicare (1.45%)$746
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,504
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $37,690 | $18.12 | $32,464 |
| 25th percentile | $45,640 | $21.94 | $38,852 |
| Median (50th) | $51,430 | $24.73 | $43,504 |
| 75th percentile | $65,010 | $31.25 | $54,416 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $82,540 | $39.68 | $66,897 |
Best cities for semiconductor processing technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $78,940 | $62,600 | $60,590 | 2,260 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $62,810 | $47,982 | $45,514 | 7,290 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $59,110 | $46,939 | $43,356 | 560 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $50,820 | $41,255 | $37,360 | 2,130 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $46,340 | $37,969 | $32,841 | 680 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $38,440 | $33,067 | $32,075 | 3,190 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $40,770 | $33,789 | $29,752 | 1,080 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Phoenix, AZ — $78,940
- Portland, OR — $62,810
- Boston, MA — $59,110
- San Jose, CA — $50,820
- San Francisco, CA — $46,340
- Los Angeles, CA — $40,770
- Dallas, TX — $38,440
Semiconductor Processing Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $78,940 | $62,600 | $38,410 – $102,180 | 2,270 |
| Oregon | $63,330 | $48,354 | $48,720 – $80,510 | 6,620 |
| Florida | $62,330 | $52,262 | $39,980 – $80,390 | 190 |
| Washington | $58,710 | $49,353 | $49,490 – $74,520 | 990 |
| Minnesota | $57,780 | $46,201 | $49,160 – $58,030 | — |
| North Carolina | $56,160 | $45,573 | $39,640 – $83,770 | 60 |
| Colorado | $52,360 | $42,656 | $38,110 – $65,010 | 790 |
| Massachusetts | $51,410 | $41,137 | $41,870 – $72,750 | 1,190 |
| New York | $49,400 | $39,802 | $48,830 – $62,210 | 1,750 |
| Georgia | $48,580 | $39,316 | $41,320 – $48,580 | — |
| California | $48,030 | $39,216 | $40,550 – $61,030 | 4,650 |
| New Hampshire | $47,710 | $40,515 | $46,790 – $74,390 | 130 |
| Maryland | $47,610 | $38,537 | $42,020 – $60,770 | 120 |
| Maine | $47,270 | $38,152 | $40,120 – $62,130 | 320 |
| Connecticut | $47,000 | $38,755 | $45,470 – $56,040 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,430 | $38,061 | $36,640 – $61,890 | 340 |
| Utah | $40,760 | $34,062 | $32,070 – $54,960 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $40,610 | $33,439 | $36,500 – $51,620 | 40 |
| Texas | $38,440 | $33,067 | $31,750 – $59,500 | 6,110 |
| Nevada | $37,290 | $32,143 | $35,020 – $45,740 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a semiconductor processing technician make?
The national median salary for semiconductor processing technicians is $51,430 a year ($24.73 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,690 and the top 10% earn over $82,540. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Arizona has the highest median pay at $78,940. After taxes and local prices, Phoenix, AZ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many semiconductor processing technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 31,460 people work as semiconductor processing technicians nationwide.