Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,180 or more. The middle half of semiconductor processing technicians in Phoenix earn between $51,190 and $80,670.
- $38K10th
- $51K25th
- $79KMedian
- $81K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,930 | $6,078 | $35.06 |
| Median | $78,940 | $6,578 | $37.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,190 | $4,266 | $24.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,670 | $6,722 | $38.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Semiconductor processing technicians in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($72,800) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($60,180). At the median the gap is +53% against the U.S. median of $51,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $72,930 | $78,940 | $38,410 | $102,180 | 2,260 |
| Arizona | $72,800 | $78,940 | $38,410 | $102,180 | 2,270 |
| United States | $60,180 | $51,430 | $37,690 | $82,540 | 31,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $72,930, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $58,707 a year, or $4,892 a month and $2,258 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for semiconductor processing technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $72,930 buys what about $70,589 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- San Diego, CA$48,840
- Los Angeles, CA$44,880
- Oxnard, CA$54,410
- Salt Lake City, UT$44,740
- San Jose, CA$54,070
- San Francisco, CA$50,670
Highest-paying cities for semiconductor processing technicians
Phoenix, AZ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,930).
- Phoenix, AZ$72,930
- Portland, OR$66,890
- Manchester, NH$62,350
- Orlando, FL$58,850
- Boston, MA$58,360
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make an hour in Phoenix?
$35.06 an hour on average, and $37.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level semiconductor processing technicians salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the semiconductor processing technicians take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $58,707 a year ($4,892 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,930.
Do semiconductor processing technicians earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($60,180).
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; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.70, this job is 4.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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