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Semiconductor Processors in Pennsylvania
Considering a career as a Semiconductor Processor in Pennsylvania?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in Pennsylvania are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Semiconductor Processors in Pennsylvania is growing slower than average.
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Semiconductor Processors in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
There were 340 Semiconductor Processors employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for Pennsylvania
Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in this state are growing at a rate of 2.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -5.5%.
Pennsylvania Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 60 annual job openings, and 500 total jobs in 2026 for Semiconductor Processors in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,600 annual jobs and 24,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Semiconductor Processors Make in Pennsylvania?
In 2018 wages for Semiconductor Processors ranged from $27,510 to $52,530 with $36,950 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.23 to $25.26. The median hourly rate was $17.76.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $20.22 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $2.46.
The median salary in Pennsylvania is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Pennsylvania 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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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 350 | $37,660 |
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.