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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.
▲0.5%
Pay trend: The median for semiconductor processing technicians in the U.S. rose from $51,180 (May 2024) to $51,430 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.9%.

What semiconductor processing technicians do

Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+8.2% (faster than average)
Openings per year
3,400

Employment of semiconductor processing technicians is projected to grow 8.2% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Semiconductor Processing Technician take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Semiconductor Processing Technician
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

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

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-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 areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Portland, OR$62,810$47,982$45,5147,290
2Dallas, TX$38,440$33,067$32,0753,190

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Semiconductor Processing Technician salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
Arizona $78,940+1.1%$62,600 $38,410 – $102,1802,270
Oregon $63,330+3.0%$48,354 $48,720 – $80,5106,620
Florida $62,330+45.0%$52,262 $39,980 – $80,390190
Washington $58,710+17.0%$49,353 $49,490 – $74,520990
Minnesota $57,780+23.9%$46,201 $49,160 – $58,030—
North Carolina $56,160+18.7%$45,573 $39,640 – $83,77060
Colorado $52,360+3.3%$42,656 $38,110 – $65,010790
Massachusetts $51,410+3.2%$41,137 $41,870 – $72,7501,190
New York $49,400−0.6%$39,802 $48,830 – $62,2101,750
Georgia $48,580—$39,316 $41,320 – $48,580—
California $48,030−2.5%$39,216 $40,550 – $61,0304,650
New Hampshire $47,710−0.2%$40,515 $46,790 – $74,390130
Maryland $47,610−3.5%$38,537 $42,020 – $60,770120
Maine $47,270+3.2%$38,152 $40,120 – $62,130320
Connecticut $47,000—$38,755 $45,470 – $56,04050
Pennsylvania $46,430+6.8%$38,061 $36,640 – $61,890340
Utah $40,760+4.3%$34,062 $32,070 – $54,960120
Arkansas $40,610+10.6%$33,439 $36,500 – $51,62040
Texas $38,440+3.3%$33,067 $31,750 – $59,5006,110
Nevada $37,290—$32,143 $35,020 – $45,740—

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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, Portland, OR 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.