Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,800 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $41,150
90th percentile $60,180
Employed locally 320
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,150
    25th
    $45,790
    50th (median)
    $45,800
    75th
    $59,640
    90th
    $60,180

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary is 48% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,050
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $47,820

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$64,330
    Machinists$63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,020
    Bakers$38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in Portland, ME is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 10.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,150 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,790.