How much does a Wafer Process Technician I make in the United States? The average Wafer Process Technician I salary in the United States is $49,914 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $41,841 and $60,577. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Wafer Process Technician I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wafer Process Technician I Salary $34,492 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Wafer Process Technician I Salary $41,841 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Wafer Process Technician I Salary $49,914 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Wafer Process Technician I Salary $60,577 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Wafer Process Technician I Salary $70,285 US February 26, 2024
25% $41,841 10% $34,492 90% $70,285 75% $60,577 $49,914 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Wafer Process Technician I

Wafer Process Technician I performs tests and experiments required for wafer processing. Sets up processing equipment and performs minor adjustments to equipment within guidelines. Being a Wafer Process Technician I designs and executes test runs and disseminates results to facilitate engineering designs. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Wafer Process Technician I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Wafer Process Technician I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Wafer Process Technician I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Wafer Process Technician I, the upper level is Wafer Process Technician II and then progresses to Wafer Process Development Manager.

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Wafer Process Technician I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Wafer Process Technician I, the highest Wafer Process Technician I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Wafer Process Technician I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Wafer Process Technician I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Wafer Process Technician I salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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