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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Illinois

Nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians operate specialized equipment to produce, test, and modify materials at the molecular and nanoscale level. They work in laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and research centers, using advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects and implement production processes under the direction of nanoengineering staff. In Illinois the median pay is $71,090 a year, 8% above the national median of $66,120.

$71,090median pay in Illinois, per year

$57,620–$81,240middle half earn

2,260employed in Illinois

$66,120U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

8,996open roles like this on employer career sites, 352 in Illinois or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Pharmacy Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Compound Sterile Products) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient-Controlled Substances) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Health Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, Illinois · $50762–$65990
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (TITLE 32) · Army National Guard Units · Springfield, Illinois · $40736–$65599

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingActive ListeningScienceComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringTroubleshooting

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsChemistryMathematics (knowledge)Physics

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Licenses and training in Illinois

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Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Oklahoma · $79,330 Maryland · $79,090 California · $79,070 Washington · $78,430 Oregon · $75,760 New Jersey · $72,890 Vermont · $72,410 Massachusetts · $71,830 Minnesota · $70,490 New York · $70,290

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O*NET-SOC 17-3026.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.