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Semiconductor Processors in Texas
Considering a career as a Semiconductor Processor in Texas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Semiconductor Processors in Texas is growing slower than average.
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Semiconductor Processors in Texas 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 Texas?
In 2018, there were 3,910 Semiconductor Processors working in the state.
There were 4,610 Semiconductor Processors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 700 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 950 Semiconductor Processors working in it, which means Texas has more Semiconductor Processors than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Semiconductor Processors in this state are growing at a rate of 4.6% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of -5.5%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 570 annual Semiconductor Processors job openings in Texas, and 5,000 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,600 annual jobs and 24,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Semiconductor Processors Make in Texas?
In 2018 wages for Semiconductor Processors ranged from $25,010 to $49,870 with $34,670 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.02 to $23.98. The median hourly rate was $16.67.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $16.9 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.23.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas 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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Austin-Round Rock, TX | 1,490 | $38,290 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 1,410 | $35,160 |
Top States for Semiconductor Processors Employment
The table below shows the states 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.