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Nanosystems Engineers in District of Columbia

Nanosystems engineers design and develop materials, devices, or systems built at the molecular level, using principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and electrical engineering. They work in research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and technology companies, applying nanoscale science to create products ranging from semiconductors to medical devices. In District of Columbia the median pay is $151,920 a year, 24% above the national median of $122,930.

$151,920median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$101,990–$185,220middle half earn
3,560employed in District of Columbia
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingScienceCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingMathematicsActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyPhysicsChemistryMathematics (knowledge)Computers and ElectronicsEnglish Language

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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.09. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.