Nanotechnicians
Overview
Introduction
Nanotechnicians produce, test, and modify nanomaterials, nanodevices, and nanosystems. A nanometer is one-millionth of a millimeter; a sheet of paper is about 100,000 nanometers thick. Nanotechnicians are also known as nanomaterials technicians and nanotechnology engineering technicians. They assist nanotechnologists and nanoscientists.
Quick Facts
Median Salary
Employment Prospects
Minimum Education Level
Experience
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Earnings
Nanotechnology professionals with associate’s degrees earn salaries that range from $35,000 to $52,000, according to the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that chemical technicians (a career category that includes nanotechnicians) earned median salaries of $56,750 in May 2023. Salaries ranged from less than $38,240 to $93,340 or more.
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Employment settings for nanotechicians vary by industry. Those who are employed by semiconductor manufacturers often work in large cleanrooms that have special filtration systems which require strict temperature-and humidity-control systems. Technicians in this setting must wear special suits called “bunny suits” that prevent contamination of the work environment. Nanotechnicians may also work ...
Outlook
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) does not provide an employment outlook for nanotechnicians. It does predict that employment for chemical technicians and biological technicians who conduct research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences is expected to grow by 11.1 percent from 2023 through 2033. This is much faster than the average for all careers.
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