The top 12 highest paying industries for semiconductor processors (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $51,690, research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences is the highest paying industry for semiconductor processors. It is followed by scientific research and development services industry (average annual salary $51,690). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of semiconductor processors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $51,690 |
40 |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $51,690 |
40 |
| 3 | Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $35,490 |
n/a |
| 4 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $34,890 |
21,040 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $34,890 |
22,250 |
| 6 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | $34,860 |
22,110 |
| 7 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | $34,030 |
510 |
| 8 | Temporary Help Services | $30,430 |
1,090 |
| 9 | Employment Services | $30,430 |
1,090 |
| 10 | Administrative and Support Services | $30,430 |
1,090 |
| 11 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $30,430 |
1,090 |
| 12 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $27,440 |
n/a |