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Job outlook for semiconductor processors in the United States
Are semiconductor processor jobs in demand?
No, semiconductor processor jobs are not in demand. Semiconductor processor demand is projected to decline 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Semiconductor processor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of semiconductor processor jobs and the average semiconductor processor salary over time.
Semiconductor processor jobs over time
Semiconductor processor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 730 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 944 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 841 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 782 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 715 | 0.00% |
Average semiconductor processor salary over time
Semiconductor processor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,996 | $37.02 | +6.4% |
| 2025 | $72,357 | $34.79 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $70,855 | $34.06 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $69,543 | $33.43 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $67,794 | $32.59 | +0.8% |
Semiconductor processor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of semiconductor processor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where semiconductor processors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for semiconductor processors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 186 | 3% |
| 2 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 76 | 3% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 58 | 3% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 31 | 3% |
| 5 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 343 | 2% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 181 | 2% |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 162 | 2% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 132 | 2% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 118 | 2% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 112 | 2% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 106 | 2% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 104 | 2% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 93 | 2% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 83 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 68 | 2% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 56 | 2% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 34 | 2% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 20 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 18 | 2% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
Most common cities for semiconductor processors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goleta | 1 | 3% | $83,155 |
| 2 | Lexington | 1 | 3% | $71,300 |
| 3 | Lompoc | 1 | 2% | $83,586 |
| 4 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $98,143 |
| 5 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $84,674 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $80,601 |