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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median Salary
62,610
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of industrial engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,700 openings for industrial engineering technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,180

10%

$62,610

Median

$99,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
  • Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Chemistry
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.