Top 15 cities for semiconductor processing technicians by average salary
| Phoenix, AZ | $72,930 |
|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $66,890 |
| Manchester, NH | $62,350 |
| Orlando, FL | $58,850 |
| Boston, MA | $58,360 |
| New York, NY | $56,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,410 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,670 |
| Portland, ME | $49,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,840 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,880 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $44,740 |
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary by state
Arizona pays semiconductor processing technicians the most statewide, $72,800 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $72,800 | $78,940 | 2,270 | 1 | $72,930 | $72,930 |
| Oregon | $67,640 | $63,330 | 6,620 | 1 | $66,890 | $66,890 |
| Florida | $60,820 | $62,330 | 190 | 1 | $58,850 | $58,850 |
| Washington | $58,690 | $58,710 | 990 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $56,200 | $56,160 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $55,210 | $57,780 | n/a | 1 | $55,380 | $55,380 |
| New Hampshire | $55,130 | $47,710 | 130 | 1 | $62,350 | $62,350 |
| New York | $54,240 | $49,400 | 1,750 | 1 | $56,210 | $56,210 |
| Colorado | $53,940 | $52,360 | 790 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $53,450 | $51,410 | 1,190 | 1 | $58,360 | $58,360 |
| Maryland | $51,720 | $47,610 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $50,420 | $48,030 | 4,650 | 5 | $54,410 | $44,880 |
| Maine | $49,720 | $47,270 | 320 | 1 | $49,720 | $49,720 |
| Connecticut | $49,230 | $47,000 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $47,920 | $46,430 | 340 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $47,210 | $48,580 | n/a | 1 | $48,140 | $48,140 |
| Utah | $43,290 | $40,760 | 120 | 1 | $44,740 | $44,740 |
| Texas | $43,040 | $38,440 | 6,110 | 1 | $44,570 | $44,570 |
| Arkansas | $42,140 | $40,610 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $38,200 | $37,290 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | $72,930 | $78,940 | $35.06 | 2,260 |
| Portland, OR | $66,890 | $62,810 | $32.16 | 7,290 |
| Manchester, NH | $62,350 | $63,740 | $29.98 | n/a |
| Orlando, FL | $58,850 | $62,320 | $28.29 | 100 |
| Boston, MA | $58,360 | $59,110 | $28.06 | 560 |
| New York, NY | $56,210 | $54,280 | $27.03 | 70 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,380 | $57,780 | $26.62 | n/a |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,410 | $55,170 | $26.16 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,070 | $50,820 | $26.00 | 2,130 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,670 | $46,340 | $24.36 | 680 |
| Portland, ME | $49,720 | $47,270 | $23.91 | 320 |
| San Diego, CA | $48,840 | $47,200 | $23.48 | 290 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,140 | $48,580 | $23.14 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $44,880 | $40,770 | $21.58 | 1,080 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $44,740 | $40,620 | $21.51 | 50 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,570 | $38,440 | $21.43 | 3,190 |
Related jobs
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and WeighersU.S. average $53,450
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $52,620
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsU.S. average $54,320
- Helpers--Production WorkersU.S. average $41,120
- Production Workers, All OtherU.S. average $44,380
- Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersU.S. average $60,710
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $56,030
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersU.S. average $52,090
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary: questions
Where do semiconductor processing technicians make the most money?
In Phoenix, AZ, with an average of $72,930 a year, among the 16 metro areas we cover.
What is the average semiconductor processing technicians salary in the U.S.?
$60,180 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $51,430, so half of semiconductor processing technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should semiconductor processing technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of semiconductor processing technicians nationwide earn between $45,640 (25th percentile) and $65,010 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Arizona, with a statewide average of $72,800 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is semiconductor processing technicians pay the lowest?
Dallas, TX, at $44,570 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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