Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,030 or more. The middle half of semiconductor processing technicians in Minneapolis earn between $49,420 and $57,810.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $58KMedian
- $58K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,380 | $4,615 | $26.62 |
| Median | $57,780 | $4,815 | $27.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,420 | $4,118 | $23.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,810 | $4,818 | $27.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Semiconductor processing technicians in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($55,210) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($60,180). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $51,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $55,380 | $57,780 | $49,160 | $58,030 | n/a |
| Minnesota | $55,210 | $57,780 | $49,160 | $58,030 | n/a |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $55,380, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $44,435 a year, or $3,703 a month and $1,709 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $44,836 | $3,736 |
| Working in MN | $44,435 | $3,703 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for semiconductor processing technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $55,380 buys what about $52,832 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Dallas, TX$44,570
- Atlanta, GA$48,140
- New York, NY$56,210
- Salt Lake City, UT$44,740
- Manchester, NH$62,350
- Boston, MA$58,360
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make an hour in Minneapolis?
$26.62 an hour on average, and $27.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level semiconductor processing technicians salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the semiconductor processing technicians take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $44,435 a year ($3,703 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,380. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do semiconductor processing technicians earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
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