SOC 51-9141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Semiconductor Processing Technicians — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
At $48,580, median pay for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $51,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,580, median pay for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Atlanta, GA tracks the national median of $51,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,570 to $48,580.
Of the 687 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 454th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,480 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $48,570 | −5.6% |
| Median (50th) | $48,580 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $48,580 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $48,580 | −5.5% |
| Mean | $48,140 | −6.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $48,580 goes as far as $50,447 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,447US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,580 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,480 to $48,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $48,580, or $23.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,430, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 5.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $48,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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