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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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 salary (BLS)

$66,120

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$47k – $99k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

AI exposure

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $99,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$40,175–$150,500

Time to qualify

4.2 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    FE exam (optional — PE track)

    Certification

    The Fundamentals of Engineering exam is the first step toward a PE license; many engineering roles never need it.

    $175–$500 · 2 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $47,300

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Established

    $66,120

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Senior

    $82,635

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

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