Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,710 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $59,050
Employed locally 280
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $44,760
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $59,050

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary is 55% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $51,420
    California $49,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $49,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,950
    North Carolina $47,320
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,200

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Semiconductor Processing Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in San Diego, CA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Semiconductor Processing Technicians salaries?

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 10.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,760.