Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $48,950 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.54
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $63,930
Employed locally 250
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $48,950
    75th
    $63,330
    90th
    $63,930

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary vs area income 37% Median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary is 63% 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
    North Carolina $47,320
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $45,710
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,200

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $23.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 4.4% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.