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Semiconductor Processors in Colorado
Get the information you need to know about working as a Semiconductor Processor.
While jobs for Semiconductor Processors in Colorado are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Semiconductor Processors in Colorado is expected to decrease.
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Semiconductor Processors in Colorado 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 Colorado?
There were approximately 1,370 workers employed as Semiconductor Processors in this state in 2018.
There were 1,230 Semiconductor Processors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 140 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 950 Semiconductor Processors working in it, which means Colorado has more Semiconductor Processors than average.
Job Projections for Colorado
Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in this state are declining at a rate of 7.9% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -5.5%.
Colorado Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 140 annual job openings, and a total of 1,290 jobs for Colorado 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 Colorado?
In 2018 wages for Semiconductor Processors ranged from $22,530 to $48,070 with $32,850 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.83 to $23.11. The median hourly rate was $15.79.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.46 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.67.
The median salary in Colorado is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Colorado 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 |
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Colorado Springs, CO | 580 | $24,080 |
Top States for Semiconductor Processors Employment
View the list below to see where most Semiconductor Processors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.