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Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.3% vs 2024
$43,040
Mean Salary
$38,440
Median Salary
$18.48
Hourly Rate
6,110 people work as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas earn a median salary of $38,440 per year ($3,203/month).
This is 24.6% below the national average of $51,008.
Texas ranks #19 out of 20 states for Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay.
Approximately 6,110 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 3.3% 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 Texas
Salaries for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas range from $31,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,500 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,020 and $46,000.
Median $38,440
P10: $31,750P25: $37,020P75: $46,000P90: $59,500
10th
$31,750
25th
$37,020
Median
$38,440
75th
$46,000
90th
$59,500
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,750
$15.26
$2,645
25th Percentile
$37,020
$17.80
$3,085
Median (50th)
$38,440
$18.48
$3,203
75th Percentile
$46,000
$22.12
$3,833
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,500
$28.61
$4,958
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,040 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#19
Texas ranks #19 of 20 states
$51,008
National avg. for Semiconductor Processing Technicians
How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas is $38,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,040.
What is the salary range for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas?
Salaries for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas range from $31,750 at the 10th percentile to $59,500 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,020 and $46,000.
What is the starting salary for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas?
Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians positions in Texas typically start around $31,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,110 people are employed as Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Texas is approximately $18.48 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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