Semiconductor Processing Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Semiconductor Processing Technicians to increase by 8.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,200 to 33,800 jobs. Its estimate of 3,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($51,430), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,200
Projected employment (2034)
33,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,400
Pay & Preparation
$51,430
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.62/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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