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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$66,120
United States, 2025
Employment
75,570
United States, 2025
Typical education
Doctoral Degree
Job Zone 4
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 17-3026.01
- Job zone
- 4
- Experience required
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Typical tasks
- 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.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$47,300
25th percentile
$55,760
75th percentile
$80,280
90th percentile
$99,150
Most important skills
- Reading Comprehension4.1
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Writing3.8
- Complex Problem Solving3.6
- Active Listening3.6
- Science3.6
- Troubleshooting3.5
- Systems Analysis3.5
- Operations Monitoring3.5
- Speaking3.4
- Repairing3.4
- Monitoring3.4
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 21 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
21
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | 4.6 | Not selected | 4.6 |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Writing | 3.8 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Science | 3.6 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Active Learning | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.5 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.5 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.4 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.3 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Repairing | 3.4 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.4 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Coordination | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Operation and Control | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont, TX | $121,320 | 70 | 2025 |
| Midland, TX | $114,140 | 30 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $90,660 | 1,000 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $90,620 | 660 | 2025 |
| Savannah, GA | $89,850 | 70 | 2025 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,410 | 100 | 2025 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $83,370 | 450 | 2025 |
| Albany, NY | $82,480 | 450 | 2025 |
| Ogden, UT | $82,370 | 340 | 2025 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $82,270 | 250 | 2025 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $82,120 | 280 | 2025 |
| Raleigh, NC | $81,560 | 260 | 2025 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,310 | 230 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,180 | 1,220 | 2025 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $79,500 | 100 | 2025 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $79,480 | 100 | 2025 |
| OK | $79,330 | 750 | 2025 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,180 | 50 | 2025 |
| MD | $79,090 | 490 | 2025 |
| CA | $79,070 | 5,710 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.