Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $66,120/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +1.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 6,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
• Maintain accurate record or batch-record documentation of nanoproduction.
• Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
• Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
• Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
• Assist nanoscientists or engineers in processing or characterizing materials according to physical or chemical properties.
• Collaborate with scientists or engineers to design or conduct experiments for the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
• Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements.
What's the median pay for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
The median pay for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $66,120 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Employment for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
About 6,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.