Semiconductor Processing Technicians
Role Overview
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $78,050 |
| Oregon | $61,470 |
| Michigan | $53,570 |
| Colorado | $50,710 |
| Washington | $50,190 |
| Massachusetts | $49,800 |
| New York | $49,690 |
| Maryland | $49,320 |
| California | $49,270 |
| New Hampshire | $47,800 |
| North Carolina | $47,320 |
| Minnesota | $46,650 |
| Maine | $45,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,480 |
| Florida | $42,990 |
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Median Annual Salary
$51,180
Projected Growth (10yr)
+10.9%
Avg. annual openings
3.9k
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