What is the typical salary range for a Semiconductor Processing Technician?

Pay typically falls between $47,000 and $67,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

Semiconductor Processing Technician Salary: $62,500 Average

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Average base salary

$62,500 / year

≈ $5,200 per month · $30.05 per hour

Location

25th percentile
$47,000Average
$62,50075th percentile
$67,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Semiconductor Processing Technician is a professional role in the Production job family, focused on Semiconductor Processing Technician work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Semiconductor Processing Technician pays 14% above the average across 105 roles in the Production job family (family average $55,000).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Semiconductor Processing Technician make?

The average base salary for a Semiconductor Processing Technician in the United States is $62,500 per year, or about $30.05 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $47,000 and $67,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Production roles?

The Production job family averages $55,000 across 105 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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