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.
Nanotechnicians usually receive benefits such as vacation days, sick leave, health and life insurance, and a 401(k) or other retirement savings plan.
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