Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for semiconductor processing technicians is $24.73 an hour ($51,430 a year). About 31,460 people work in this job there.

$24.73Median hourly pay
$45,640–$65,010Middle half of workers, yearly
31,460People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for semiconductor processing technicians in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.12$37,690
25% of workers$21.94$45,640
Half of workers (median)$24.73$51,430
75% of workers$31.25$65,010
90% of workers$39.68$82,540

Best-paying states for semiconductor processing technicians

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Arizona$78,9402,270
Oregon$63,3306,620
Florida$62,330190
Washington$58,710990
Minnesota$57,7800
North Carolina$56,16060
Colorado$52,360790
Massachusetts$51,4101,190
New York$49,4001,750
Georgia$48,5800

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for semiconductor processing technicians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +8.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,400 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.