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Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,030
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.5% vs 2024
$50,420
Mean Salary
$48,030
Median Salary
$23.09
Hourly Rate
4,650 people work as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California earn a median salary of $48,030 per year ($4,002/month).
This is 5.8% below the national average of $51,008.
California ranks #11 out of 20 states for Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay.
Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.9
English Language
3.78
Public Safety and Security
3.4
Computers and Electronics
3.37
Education and Training
3.26
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(83.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California
Salaries for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California range from $40,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,020 and $55,640.
Median $48,030
P10: $40,550P25: $46,020P75: $55,640P90: $61,030
10th
$40,550
25th
$46,020
Median
$48,030
75th
$55,640
90th
$61,030
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,550
$19.50
$3,379
25th Percentile
$46,020
$22.12
$3,835
Median (50th)
$48,030
$23.09
$4,002
75th Percentile
$55,640
$26.75
$4,636
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,030
$29.34
$5,085
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,420 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
California ranks #11 of 20 states
$51,008
National avg. for Semiconductor Processing Technicians
How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California is $48,030 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,420.
What is the salary range for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California?
Salaries for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California range from $40,550 at the 10th percentile to $61,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,020 and $55,640.
What is the starting salary for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California?
Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians positions in California typically start around $40,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,650 people are employed as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California is approximately $23.09 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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