Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician in the United States is $47,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,776
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,652 to $51,988
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $26,478
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $51,988 $4,332 $1,000 $25
Average $47,827 $3,986 $920 $23
25th Percentile $36,652 $3,054 $705 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salaries

A Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $36,391
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,420
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,155
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,240
  • Expert (over 8 years): $171,692
Levels Salary
Network S... Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician$36,391
Network S... Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician$43,420
Semicondu... Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician$50,155
Network S... Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician$141,240
Network S... Level Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician$171,692
$36,391 0 yr
$43,420 < 2 yrs
$50,155 2-4 yrs
$141,240 5-8 yrs
$171,692 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Semiconductor Manufacturing Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,324
  • San Francisco: $59,664
  • Oakland: $58,407

What Skills Can Increase a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.19% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Network Planning (Mentioned in 1.9% Job Postings): The process of encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network realization to meet the needs of the subscriber and operator.
  • Business Operations (Mentioned in 1.43% Job Postings): The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets owned by a business. Assets can be either physical or intangible. An example of value derived from a physical asset, like a building, is rent. An example of value derived from an intangible asset, like an idea, is a royalty. The effort involved in "harvesting" this value is what constitutes business operations cycles.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.19%
Network Planning 1.9%
Business Operations 1.43%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's salary.
  • Service Quality: Can increase your salary by up to 84%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Service Quality
 $88,002
84%
Initiative
 $56,436
18%
Coaching
 $55,958
17%
Design Engineering
 $55,001
15%
Network Operations
 $55,001
15%
Virtualization
 $55,001
15%
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$71,741$34.050%
Energy & Utilities$57,393$28.020%
MFG Durable$52,610$25.010%

How Education impacts a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Semiconductor Manufacturing Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $43,965 and $47,387).

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 42.9%
High School 42.9%
Associates 21.4%
Bachelors 35.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Average $47,827/year
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75th Percentile $51,988 $4,332 $1,000 $25
Average $47,827 $3,986 $920 $23
25th Percentile $36,652 $3,054 $705 $18

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Salary Trends for Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician

Salaries for a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $87,875 in 2023 to around $88,068 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician salary trends, .

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