Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,580 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.35
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $48,580
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $48,570
    50th (median)
    $48,580
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $48,580

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Semiconductor Processing Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Arizona $78,050
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,050
    Oregon $61,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,450
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $58,900

    Nearby metros — Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $53,570

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $23.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.35 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Semiconductor Processing Technicians salaries?

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.1% below the national median of $51,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,570.