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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.

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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