Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for semiconductor processing technicians in the U.S. is $51,430 ($24.73 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $51,430
- Mean annual wage
- $60,180
- Median hourly wage
- $24.73
- Employment
- 31,460
31,460 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,690 | $18.12 |
| 25th percentile | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| Median (50th) | $51,430 | $24.73 |
| 75th percentile | $65,010 | $31.25 |
| 90th percentile | $82,540 | $39.68 |
Highest-paying states for semiconductor processing technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $78,940 | 2,270 |
| Oregon | $63,330 | 6,620 |
| Florida | $62,330 | 190 |
| Washington | $58,710 | 990 |
| Minnesota | $57,780 | — |
| North Carolina | $56,160 | 60 |
| Colorado | $52,360 | 790 |
| Massachusetts | $51,410 | 1,190 |
| New York | $49,400 | 1,750 |
| Georgia | $48,580 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Nevada: $37,290 median annual wage
- Texas: $38,440 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $40,610 median annual wage
- Utah: $40,760 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $46,430 median annual wage
About this occupation
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 tasks
- Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.
- Monitor operation and adjust controls of processing machines and equipment to produce compositions with specific electronic properties, using computer terminals.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
- Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
- Etch, lap, polish, or grind wafers or ingots to form circuitry and change conductive properties, using etching, lapping, polishing, or grinding equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 17.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 45.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.5% |
| Master's degree | 1.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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