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Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Semiconductor Processing Technicians in San Jose, CA have a median annual salary of $50,820, with 2,130 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $47,420 at the 10th percentile to $62,890 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$50,820

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$24.44

Employment

2,130

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$47,420
10th
$47,640
25th
$50,820
Median
$57,290
75th
$62,890
90th

Local compared with national

San Jose, CA

$50,820

Median annual · 2025

United States

$51,430

Median annual · 2025

The San Jose, CA median is 1.2% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $610).

Top skills

  1. 1.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.6
  2. 2.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.4
  3. 3.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.4
  4. 4.Active ListeningImportance 3.3
  5. 5.MonitoringImportance 3.3
  6. 6.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.3
  7. 7.SpeakingImportance 2.9
  8. 8.Social PerceptivenessImportance 2.9
  9. 9.CoordinationImportance 2.9
  10. 10.Operation and ControlImportance 2.9
  11. 11.Equipment MaintenanceImportance 2.9
  12. 12.TroubleshootingImportance 2.9

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Experience
None
Job zone
2

Technology used

  • Camstar Systems Camstar Semiconductor Suite
  • Database software
  • Eyelit Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • National Instruments TestStand
  • Python
  • SAP software
  • yieldWerx

Common tasks

  • Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
  • Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
  • Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
  • Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
  • Place semiconductor wafers in processing containers or equipment holders, using vacuum wand or tweezers.
  • Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
  • Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
  • Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
  • Stamp, etch, or scribe identifying information on finished component according to specifications.
  • Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.

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