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Best states for a semiconductor processor
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It seems like semiconductor processors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for semiconductor processors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Although there are abundant semiconductor processor jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Northeast. Arizona is the best state in the country for semiconductor processor jobs.
In order to get you the best states for semiconductor processors, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a semiconductor processor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for semiconductor processors in 2025
1. Arizona
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 186 Average annual salary: $98,090 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.99
2. Nevada
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 76 Average annual salary: $88,724 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 2.27
3. Indiana
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 104 Average annual salary: $84,838 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
4. Ohio
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $78,101 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
5. Virginia
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 118 Average annual salary: $90,117 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
6. New York
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 119 Average annual salary: $99,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.58
7. Idaho
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $81,593 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
8. Delaware
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $80,537 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. Kentucky
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $76,027 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. New Mexico
Total semiconductor processor jobs: 34 Average annual salary: $76,595 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
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Detailed list of the best states for a semiconductor processor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $98,090 | $61,000 | 7,016,270 | 186 |
| 2 | Nevada | $88,724 | $54,000 | 2,998,039 | 76 |
| 3 | Indiana | $84,838 | $49,000 | 6,666,818 | 104 |
| 4 | Ohio | $78,101 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 181 |
| 5 | Virginia | $90,117 | $53,000 | 8,470,020 | 118 |
| 6 | New York | $99,946 | $61,000 | 19,849,399 | 119 |
| 7 | Idaho | $81,593 | $45,000 | 1,716,943 | 22 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,537 | $49,000 | 961,939 | 18 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $76,027 | $43,000 | 4,454,189 | 58 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $76,595 | $45,000 | 2,088,070 | 34 |
| 11 | Texas | $74,570 | $43,000 | 28,304,596 | 385 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $75,440 | $47,000 | 1,059,639 | 31 |
| 13 | California | $82,664 | $52,000 | 39,536,653 | 503 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $77,367 | $47,000 | 12,805,537 | 177 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $78,428 | $46,000 | 1,815,857 | 13 |
| 16 | Utah | $73,003 | $40,000 | 3,101,833 | 68 |
| 17 | Washington | $78,733 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 112 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $75,133 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 132 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $77,608 | $43,000 | 4,684,333 | 37 |
| 20 | Maryland | $79,617 | $48,000 | 6,052,177 | 88 |
| 21 | Colorado | $73,678 | $41,000 | 5,607,154 | 118 |
| 22 | Alabama | $72,579 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 57 |
| 23 | Michigan | $70,112 | $41,000 | 9,962,311 | 162 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $78,379 | $48,000 | 3,588,184 | 43 |
| 25 | Oregon | $71,724 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 83 |
| 26 | Missouri | $71,584 | $40,000 | 6,113,532 | 93 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $73,685 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 47 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $72,029 | $40,000 | 579,315 | 6 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $68,037 | $38,000 | 6,715,984 | 106 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $72,352 | $42,000 | 5,795,483 | 65 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $79,352 | $47,000 | 693,972 | 10 |
| 32 | Florida | $65,995 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 343 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $70,267 | $39,000 | 3,930,864 | 39 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $62,451 | $35,000 | 869,666 | 20 |
| 35 | Georgia | $68,888 | $38,000 | 10,429,379 | 137 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $70,924 | $39,000 | 2,984,100 | 11 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $60,216 | $34,000 | 1,920,076 | 58 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $72,148 | $45,000 | 6,859,819 | 91 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $67,637 | $41,000 | 9,005,644 | 117 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $68,750 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 21 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $62,252 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 9 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $67,390 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 10 |
| 43 | Kansas | $59,079 | $33,000 | 2,913,123 | 56 |
| 44 | Maine | $66,123 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 13 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $64,371 | $37,000 | 10,273,419 | 121 |
| 46 | Illinois | $61,587 | $35,000 | 12,802,023 | 173 |
| 47 | Alaska | $42,982 | $32,000 | 739,795 | 16 |
| 48 | Iowa | $57,794 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 54 |
| 49 | Montana | $59,571 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 14 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $56,068 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 11 |
| 51 | Vermont | $59,380 | $37,000 | 623,657 | 3 |
Highest paying states for semiconductor processors
| Rank | State | Avg. Semiconductor Processor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $98,090 |
| 2 | Nevada | $88,724 |
| 3 | Indiana | $84,838 |
| 4 | Ohio | $78,101 |
| 5 | Virginia | $90,117 |
| 6 | New York | $99,946 |
| 7 | Idaho | $81,593 |
| 8 | Delaware | $80,537 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $76,027 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $76,595 |
| 11 | Texas | $74,570 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $75,440 |
| 13 | California | $82,664 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $77,367 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $78,428 |
| 16 | Utah | $73,003 |
| 17 | Washington | $78,733 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $75,133 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $77,608 |
| 20 | Maryland | $79,617 |
| 21 | Colorado | $73,678 |
| 22 | Alabama | $72,579 |
| 23 | Michigan | $70,112 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $78,379 |
| 25 | Oregon | $71,724 |
| 26 | Missouri | $71,584 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $73,685 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $72,029 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $68,037 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $72,352 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $79,352 |
| 32 | Florida | $65,995 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $70,267 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $62,451 |
| 35 | Georgia | $68,888 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $70,924 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $60,216 |
| 38 | Massachusetts | $72,148 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $67,637 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $68,750 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $62,252 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $67,390 |
| 43 | Kansas | $59,079 |
| 44 | Maine | $66,123 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $64,371 |
| 46 | Illinois | $61,587 |
| 47 | Alaska | $42,982 |
| 48 | Iowa | $57,794 |
| 49 | Montana | $59,571 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $56,068 |
| 51 | Vermont | $59,380 |
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Updated January 8, 2025