What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Semiconductor Engineering?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Semiconductor Engineering jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Carcross, YT (59.0% above average), followed by Haines Junction, YT and North Cowichan, BC. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Carcross, YT $104,489 $8,707 $2,009 $50.24 Haines Junction, YT $104,132 $8,677 $2,002 $50.06 North Cowichan, BC $103,826 $8,652 $1,996 $49.92 Duncan, BC $103,427 $8,618 $1,988 $49.72 Oak Bay, BC $103,238 $8,603 $1,985 $49.63 Victoria, BC $102,801 $8,566 $1,976 $49.42 Alberton, PE $101,841 $8,486 $1,958 $48.96 Courtenay, BC $101,568 $8,464 $1,953 $48.83 Saint John, NB $100,900 $8,408 $1,940 $48.51 Kelowna, BC $100,688 $8,390 $1,936 $48.41

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Q: How much does a Semiconductor Engineering make?

The average annual pay for a semiconductor engineering in the United States is $65,723 a year — that works out to approximately $31.60 an hour. The middle 80% of Semiconductor Engineerings earn between $58,000 (10th percentile) and $83,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Semiconductor Engineering Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$65,723

Columbus

Ohio

$63,482

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How much does a Semiconductor Engineering make?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average annual pay for a Semiconductor Engineering in the United States is $65,723 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $31.60 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,263/week or $5,476/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $83,000 and as low as $45,500, the majority of Semiconductor Engineering salaries currently range between $63,000 (25th percentile) to $63,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Semiconductor Engineering varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Semiconductor Engineering in your area makes on average $63,482 per year, or $2,241 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $65,723. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Semiconductor Engineering salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Semiconductor Engineering jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Semiconductor Engineering Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Semiconductor Engineering job is above the national average. Topping the list is Carcross, YT, , with Haines Junction, YT, and North Cowichan, BC, close behind in the second and third positions. North Cowichan, BC, beats the national average by $38,103 (58.0%), and Carcross, YT, furthers that trend with another $38,766 (59.0%) above the $65,723 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Semiconductor Engineering appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Carcross, YT, and Kelowna, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Semiconductor Engineering role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Carcross, YT	$104,489	$8,707	$2,009	$50.24
Haines Junction, YT	$104,132	$8,677	$2,002	$50.06
North Cowichan, BC	$103,826	$8,652	$1,996	$49.92
Duncan, BC	$103,427	$8,618	$1,988	$49.72
Oak Bay, BC	$103,238	$8,603	$1,985	$49.63
Victoria, BC	$102,801	$8,566	$1,976	$49.42
Alberton, PE	$101,841	$8,486	$1,958	$48.96
Courtenay, BC	$101,568	$8,464	$1,953	$48.83
Saint John, NB	$100,900	$8,408	$1,940	$48.51
Kelowna, BC	$100,688	$8,390	$1,936	$48.41

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Semiconductor Engineering Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Semiconductor Engineering job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Semiconductor Engineering jobs.

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Infographic detailing Semiconductor Engineering salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $65,723 per year or $31.60 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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