Semiconductor Processing Technicians Salary in California

Semiconductor processing technicians in California earn the most in Oxnard (average $54,410 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($44,880), across the 5 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the semiconductor processing technicians average at $50,420 and the median at $48,030 for 4,650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,180.

Semiconductor Processing Technicians average salary by city in California

Oxnard$54,410
San Jose$54,070
San Francisco$50,670
San Diego$48,840
Los Angeles$44,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Oxnard	$54,410	$55,170	$46,420	$44,441	111
San Jose	$54,070	$50,820	$47,640	$44,189	110
San Francisco	$50,670	$46,340	$46,270	$41,661	116
San Diego	$48,840	$47,200	$44,740	$40,300	112
Los Angeles	$44,880	$40,770	$40,550	$37,310	114

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in other states

Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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