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.
Semiconductor Processing Technician salary by state
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$62,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$6,000
9.7% of base
Total target cash
$68,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$6,00075th$10,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Semiconductor Processing Technician is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisMonitoringActive Listening
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Semiconductor Processing Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$39,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$47,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$53,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$67,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$85,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+10.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,900
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Semiconductor Processing Technician salary by industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
30,690 workers
$62,500
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
27,820 workers
$63,500
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
2,780 workers
$52,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
300 workers
$77,500
Scientific Research and Development Services
280 workers
$78,500
Administrative and Support Services
220 workers
$42,000
Employment Services
220 workers
$42,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
90 workers
$60,000
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
50 workers
$65,000
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
40 workers
$48,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Semiconductor Processing Technician pays 12% above the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
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