Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,890 or more. The middle half of semiconductor processing technicians in Boston earn between $48,690 and $60,950.
- $48K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $61K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,360 | $4,863 | $28.06 |
| Median | $59,110 | $4,926 | $28.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,690 | $4,058 | $23.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,950 | $5,079 | $29.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Semiconductor processing technicians in Boston earn 9% more than the Massachusetts average ($53,450) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($60,180). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $51,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $58,360 | $59,110 | $48,100 | $74,890 | 560 |
| Massachusetts | $53,450 | $51,410 | $41,870 | $72,750 | 1,190 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $58,360, a single filer in Boston takes home about $46,474 a year, or $3,873 a month and $1,787 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $49,072 | $4,089 |
| Working in MA | $46,474 | $3,873 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for semiconductor processing technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $58,360 buys what about $53,904 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Manchester, NH$62,350
- Portland, ME$49,720
- New York, NY$56,210
- Atlanta, GA$48,140
- Minneapolis, MN$55,380
- Orlando, FL$58,850
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 Boston: questions
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make an hour in Boston?
$28.06 an hour on average, and $28.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level semiconductor processing technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the semiconductor processing technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $46,474 a year ($3,873 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,360. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do semiconductor processing technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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