Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for semiconductor processing technicians is $51,430 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,290 in Nevada to $78,940 in Arizona.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,690
- 25th percentile
- $45,640
- Median
- $51,430
- 75th percentile
- $65,010
- Top 10%
- $82,540
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 31,460 jobs.
Median pay in 20 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $78,940 | +53% | $38,410 | $102,180 | 2,270 |
| 2 | Oregon | $63,330 | +23% | $48,720 | $80,510 | 6,620 |
| 3 | Florida | $62,330 | +21% | $39,980 | $80,390 | 190 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,710 | +14% | $49,490 | $74,520 | 990 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $57,780 | +12% | $49,160 | $58,030 | Not published |
| 6 | North Carolina | $56,160 | +9% | $39,640 | $83,770 | 60 |
| 7 | Colorado | $52,360 | +2% | $38,110 | $65,010 | 790 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $51,410 | 0% | $41,870 | $72,750 | 1,190 |
| 9 | New York | $49,400 | −4% | $48,830 | $62,210 | 1,750 |
| 10 | Georgia | $48,580 | −6% | $41,320 | $48,580 | Not published |
| 11 | California | $48,030 | −7% | $40,550 | $61,030 | 4,650 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $47,710 | −7% | $46,790 | $74,390 | 130 |
| 13 | Maryland | $47,610 | −7% | $42,020 | $60,770 | 120 |
| 14 | Maine | $47,270 | −8% | $40,120 | $62,130 | 320 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $47,000 | −9% | $45,470 | $56,040 | 50 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $46,430 | −10% | $36,640 | $61,890 | 340 |
| 17 | Utah | $40,760 | −21% | $32,070 | $54,960 | 120 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $40,610 | −21% | $36,500 | $51,620 | 40 |
| 19 | Texas | $38,440 | −25% | $31,750 | $59,500 | 6,110 |
| 20 | Nevada | $37,290 | −27% | $35,020 | $45,740 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary questions
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the most?
Arizona, with a median of $78,940 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $51,430). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays semiconductor processing technicians the least?
Nevada, with a median of $37,290 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most semiconductor processing technicians work?
Oregon has the most jobs, about 6,620, with a median of $63,330.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.