The annual and hourly salary statistics of semiconductor processors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The wage information of semiconductor processors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $29,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $34,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $41,430 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,250 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $65,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for semiconductor processors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $65,340. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $41,430. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $29,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of semiconductor processors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $41,430 | 4.25% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | $39,670 | 10.28% | - |
| 2015 | $35,590 | 17.08% | - |
| 2014 | $29,510 | -21.65% | - |
| 2012 | $35,900 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $41,430, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is the highest paying city for semiconductor processors in state of Washington, followed by Seattle-Bellevue-Everett (median annual salary $41,430). In comparison, the median annual salary of semiconductor processors in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue is .0 percent (.0%) higher than that in Seattle-Bellevue-Everett.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro |