Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $57,630 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.71
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $79,950
Employed locally 70
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $49,080
    50th (median)
    $57,630
    75th
    $64,100
    90th
    $79,950

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $61,410
    Colorado $50,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,950
    Colorado Springs, CO $44,280

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Food Batchmakers $42,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Boulder, CO is $27.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in Boulder, CO is 12.6% above 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,080.