Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Semiconductor Maintenance Technician in the United States is $42,156 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,825
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $37,793 to $47,741
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,821
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Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $47,741 $3,978 $918 $23
Average $42,156 $3,513 $811 $20
25th Percentile $37,793 $3,149 $727 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salaries

A Semiconductor Maintenance 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 Maintenance Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Semiconductor Maintenance 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): $36,964
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,745
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,865
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,889
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,086
Levels Salary
Groundske... Level Semiconductor Maintenance Technician$36,964
Semicondu... Level Semiconductor Maintenance Technician$41,745
Building ... Level Semiconductor Maintenance Technician$59,865
Building ... Level Semiconductor Maintenance Technician$76,889
Building ... Level Semiconductor Maintenance Technician$85,086
$36,964 0 yr
$41,745 < 2 yrs
$59,865 2-4 yrs
$76,889 5-8 yrs
$85,086 > 8 yrs
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How Do Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Semiconductor Maintenance Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $46,675.
  • California: $46,498.
  • Massachusetts: $45,878.

Top Paying Cities for Semiconductor Maintenance 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: $53,171
  • San Francisco: $52,589
  • Oakland: $51,480

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 22.38% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.96% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 22.38%
Preventative Maintenance 1.96%
Carpentry 1.26%
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 Maintenance Technician's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$47,636
13%
Integrity
$45,950
9%
Scheduling
$45,106
7%
Written Communication
$44,685
6%
Leadership
$44,685
6%
Analysis
$44,263
5%
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Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Semiconductor Maintenance Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Semiconductor Maintenance Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Semiconductor Maintenance Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Semiconductor Maintenance Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$50,587$24.020%
Energy & Utilities$48,479$23.015%
Financial Services$48,479$23.015%
Aerospace & Defense$46,371$22.010%
Biotechnology$46,371$22.010%

How Education impacts a Semiconductor Maintenance Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Semiconductor Maintenance Technicians enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Maintenance Technician with a No Diploma is between $41,392 and $45,101).

Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Semiconductor Maintenance Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 50.0%
Associates 26.0%
Bachelors 20.0%
Masters 2.0%
Doctorate 2.0%
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Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Semiconductor Maintenance 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Semiconductor Maintenance Technician

Salaries for a Semiconductor Maintenance Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,530 in 2023 to around $40,497 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Semiconductor Maintenance Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Over Time

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$40,530
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$40,775
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    Columbus, OH

    Key Property Management Services | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Courtyard by Marriott Columbus OSU | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Scioto Country Club | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

    Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:First shift / Wednesday thru Saturday / Four 10-hour shifts / 0500-1530Position Purpose:In accordance w... more

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  • Westlake Chemical Corporation

    Columbus, OH

    Westlake Chemical Corporation | Columbus, OH

    Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' li... more

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FAQ about Semiconductor Maintenance Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Semiconductor Maintenance Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Semiconductor Maintenance Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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