Semiconductors

2025 Job Market Overview.

Semiconductors

2025 Job Market Overview.

In 2023, the global Semiconductor market was valued at approximately $600 billion, reflecting its critical importance to other industries. Last year the demand for skilled professionals in the Semiconductor industry soared, particularly in areas such as chip design, fabrication, and software development.

Hiring Demand: Very High

“We’ve seen industries like aerospace, electronics, and automotive be pretty transferable, because at the end of the day, they all rely on each other.”

Mark Saltrelli, VP of Recruiting, Kelly Engineering

Chipping Away: Semiconductor Career Insights

Advancements in AI and consumer electronics is causing higher demand for Chip Designers, while elevated demand for Process Engineers is driven by new fabrication plants. Growing demand for embedded systems and automation is boosting the need for Electrical Engineers. The high demand for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting requires more Field Service Engineers, where supply is moderate but often requires extensive travel.

Semiconductors

Top Related Areas of Expertise:

Semiconductor fabrication
Semiconductor engineering
Semiconductor industry
High-Tech industry
Integrated circuit design

‘23-’24 YoY growth:	16%
# changed jobs in sector:	35,661

Top Locations	# Working
San Francisco	82,623
Portland	35,196
Austin	27,608
Phoenix	26,624
Boston	22,167

Average Total Comp:	$90,600
Compensation Range:	$58,400 – $183,300
Median Tenure:	2.2 years

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Roles on the rise. Positions across the sector that are in highest demand:

Supply vs. Demand (Active Job Seekers). The current supply of qualified professionals in each position, compared to the number of job openings. There’s a significant gap in the supply of talent across all of the high-demand roles we’ve identified.

Note the totals below reflect active job seekers. 35% of the talent Kelly places is off market: passive job seekers who aren’t actively looking but will take the right opportunity.

Title	# Working in N.A.
Chip Designers	20,000
Process Engineers	15,000
Electrical Engineers	25,000
Field Service Engineers	12,000
Manufacturing Engineers	20,000

Title	# Active Job Seekers (Supply)	# Job Openings (Demand)	Gap in Supply vs. Demand
Chip Designers	10,000	15,000	5,000
Process Engineers	8,000	12,000	4,000
Electrical Engineers	12,000	18,000	6,000
Field Service Engineers	5,000	7,000	2,000
Manufacturing Engineers	8,000	12,000	4,000

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This data reflects general averages calculated across each skill and across geographies. For an overview that’s personalized to your industry segment, your geography, for the experience and expertise levels you need—set up a free consultation call today.

Time to Hire: Posting Durations and Applications.

How many applications will you process for the average high-demand Semiconductor job? And how long can you expect each to stay posted? Technology makes it easy for candidates to apply, so the number of applications reflected here aren’t all well-qualified candidates. Beyond the days posted online, you’ll need time to assess. An expert partner like Kelly speeds your process along by screening all applicants from each pool, plus hidden pools of passive job seekers, and forwarding only a small percentage—the best qualified—to your hiring managers.

Salary Insights.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for Engineers overall is $100,640. The average earnings across all types of jobs in the Semiconductor sector is about $117,000. See ranges for our top roles:

Title	# Applications	# Days Online
Chip Designers	50 – 100	90 – 180
Process Engineers	40 – 80	60 – 120
Electrical Engineers	70 – 130	60 – 120
Field Service Engineers	50 – 100	30 – 90
Manufacturing Engineers	50 – 100	60 – 120

Title	Low Range	High Range
Chip Designers	$100,000	$150,000
Process Engineers	$90,000	$130,000
Electrical Engineers	$80,000	$120,000
Field Service Engineers	$60,000	$90,000
Manufacturing Engineers	$75,000	$110,000

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