Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $49,270 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.69
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $63,620
Employed locally 1,190
National median $51,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $49,250
    50th (median)
    $49,270
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $63,620

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary vs area income 31% Median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary is 69% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,950
    North Carolina $47,320
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $45,710
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $44,200

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Semiconductor Processing Technicians in San Jose, CA is $23.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 3.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Semiconductor Processing Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,250.