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Semiconductor Processors in California
Considering a career as a Semiconductor Processor in California?
- Semiconductor Processors in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Semiconductor Processor Career?
- Engineering Technologies
- Industrial Production Technology
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
- Mechanic & Repair Technologies
- Electronics Maintenance & Repair
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
How Many Semiconductor Processors Work in California?
There were approximately 3,820 workers employed as Semiconductor Processors in this state in 2018.
There were 3,630 Semiconductor Processors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 190 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 950 Semiconductor Processors working in it, which means California has more Semiconductor Processors than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, which is better than what is projected nationwide which is a decrease of 5.5%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 490 annual job openings, and a total of 4,300 jobs for California Semiconductor Processors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,600 annual jobs and 24,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Semiconductor Processors Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Semiconductor Processors ranged from $25,960 to $63,340 with $40,510 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.48 to $30.45. The median hourly rate was $19.48.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $19.23 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.25.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Semiconductor Processors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Semiconductor Processors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 1,560 | $46,630 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 640 | $37,020 |
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 430 | $36,410 |
Top States for Semiconductor Processors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Semiconductor Processors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 3,910 | $34,670 |
Oregon | 3,900 | $37,200 |
California | 3,820 | $40,510 |
North Carolina | 1,830 | $32,960 |
Colorado | 1,370 | $32,850 |
Idaho | 990 | $34,450 |
New York | 910 | $49,220 |
Massachusetts | 680 | $47,740 |
Ohio | 650 | $38,000 |
Washington | 630 | $38,650 |
Florida | 160 | $36,190 |
New Hampshire | 80 | $41,310 |
Below are the states where Semiconductor Processors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
New York | $49,220 |
Massachusetts | $47,740 |
New Mexico | $43,330 |
New Hampshire | $41,310 |
California | $40,510 |
Arkansas | $39,360 |
Washington | $38,650 |
New Jersey | $38,120 |
Ohio | $38,000 |
Minnesota | $37,730 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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