Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in California
Semiconductor Processing Technicians in California earn an average of $50,420 a year. That is $9,760 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $60,180. The best-paying metro area is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA at $54,410.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $60,180 | $28.93 |
| California | $50,420 | $24.24 |
| Arizona | $72,800 | $35.00 |
| Oregon | $67,640 | $32.52 |
| Nevada | $38,200 | $18.37 |
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Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make in California?
The average is $50,420 a year, and the median is $48,030. That is $9,760 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $60,180.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$24.24 an hour on average; the median is $23.09.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($54,410), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($54,070). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($44,880).
How does California rank?
California ranks #12 of 20 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.