Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by state
What Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Some College Courses
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.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingScienceComplex Problem SolvingActive Listening
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$49,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$57,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$68,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$83,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$102,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,300
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
11,660 workers
$74,500
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
11,480 workers
$70,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8,190 workers
$77,000
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
6,130 workers
$68,000
Machinery Manufacturing
6,010 workers
$67,000
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
5,810 workers
$71,000
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
5,330 workers
$67,500
Chemical Manufacturing
5,110 workers
$86,500
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
4,470 workers
$70,500
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
4,390 workers
$69,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 32% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $73,000 per year, or about $35.10 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $58,000 and $83,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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