SOC 51-9141 · May 2025 · United States
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians across the United States is $51,430 per year, measured over 31,460 jobs. The highest state median is in Arizona, at $78,940.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 111.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Arizona pays $78,940 and Nevada pays $37,290.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $78,940 | 2,270 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $63,330 | 6,620 | |
| 3 | Florida | $62,330 | 190 | |
| 4 | Washington | $58,710 | 990 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $57,780 | — | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $56,160 | 60 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $52,360 | 790 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,410 | 1,190 | |
| 9 | New York | $49,400 | 1,750 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $48,580 | — |
States with the most Semiconductor Processing Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 6,620 | $63,330 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,110 | $38,440 | |
| 3 | California | 4,650 | $48,030 | |
| 4 | Arizona | 2,270 | $78,940 | |
| 5 | New York | 1,750 | $49,400 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 1,190 | $51,410 | |
| 7 | Washington | 990 | $58,710 | |
| 8 | Colorado | 790 | $52,360 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 340 | $46,430 | |
| 10 | Maine | 320 | $47,270 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $78,940 | 2,260 |
| 2 | Manchester | $63,740 | — |
| 3 | Portland | $62,810 | 7,290 |
| 4 | Orlando | $62,320 | 100 |
| 5 | Boston | $59,110 | 560 |
| 6 | Minneapolis | $57,780 | — |
| 7 | Oxnard | $55,170 | 40 |
| 8 | New York | $54,280 | 70 |
| 9 | San Jose | $50,820 | 2,130 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $48,580 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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