Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,580 or more. The middle half of semiconductor processing technicians in Atlanta earn between $48,570 and $48,580.
- $41K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $49K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,140 | $4,012 | $23.14 |
| Median | $48,580 | $4,048 | $23.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,570 | $4,048 | $23.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,580 | $4,048 | $23.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Semiconductor processing technicians in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($47,210) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($60,180). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $51,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $48,140 | $48,580 | $41,480 | $48,580 | n/a |
| Georgia | $47,210 | $48,580 | $41,320 | $48,580 | n/a |
| United States | $60,180 | $51,430 | $37,690 | $82,540 | 31,460 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $48,140, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $39,207 a year, or $3,267 a month and $1,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for semiconductor processing technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $48,140 buys what about $48,112 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Orlando, FL$58,850
- Dallas, TX$44,570
- New York, NY$56,210
- Minneapolis, MN$55,380
- Manchester, NH$62,350
- Boston, MA$58,360
Highest-paying cities for semiconductor processing technicians
Phoenix, AZ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,930).
- Phoenix, AZ$72,930
- Portland, OR$66,890
- Manchester, NH$62,350
- Orlando, FL$58,850
- Boston, MA$58,360
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Semiconductor Processing Technicians salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do semiconductor processing technicians make an hour in Atlanta?
$23.14 an hour on average, and $23.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level semiconductor processing technicians salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the semiconductor processing technicians take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $39,207 a year ($3,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,140.
Do semiconductor processing technicians earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($60,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9141; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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