SOC 51-9141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Semiconductor Processing Technicians — Nevada
Nevada
The median wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Nevada is $37,290 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,430 — a gap of 27.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Nevada is $37,290 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,430 — a gap of 27.5%. Half of workers earn between $36,060 and $38,480. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,020 and the ninetieth at $45,740.
Nevada ranks number 20th out of 20 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 606th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,020 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $36,060 | −29.9% |
| Median (50th) | $37,290 | −27.5% |
| 75th | $38,480 | −25.2% |
| 90th | $45,740 | −11.1% |
| Mean | $38,200 | −25.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $37,290 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,290US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,290 a year, 27.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,020 to $45,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 20th of 20 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $37,290, or $17.93 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 Nevada is 27.5% 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 Nevada earns more than $45,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,020 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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