Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians is $66,120 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,180 in Mississippi to $79,330 in Oklahoma. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,300
- 25th percentile
- $55,760
- Median
- $66,120
- 75th percentile
- $80,280
- Top 10%
- $99,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians”). About 75,570 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $79,330 | +20% | $51,230 | $105,210 | 750 |
| 2 | Maryland | $79,090 | +20% | $62,500 | $115,300 | 490 |
| 3 | California | $79,070 | +20% | $50,590 | $105,410 | 5,710 |
| 4 | Washington | $78,430 | +19% | $51,520 | $132,290 | 1,050 |
| 5 | Oregon | $75,760 | +15% | $55,090 | $98,730 | 910 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $72,890 | +10% | $46,330 | $99,800 | 920 |
| 7 | Vermont | $72,410 | +10% | $53,760 | $100,920 | 110 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $71,830 | +9% | $49,950 | $90,970 | 2,070 |
| 9 | Illinois | $71,090 | +8% | $48,480 | $99,200 | 2,260 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $70,490 | +7% | $50,760 | $95,680 | 5,380 |
| 11 | New York | $70,290 | +6% | $48,380 | $96,840 | 4,090 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $70,080 | +6% | $46,450 | $83,860 | 2,400 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $69,720 | +5% | $48,240 | $100,920 | 1,940 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $69,650 | +5% | $51,170 | $93,570 | 620 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $69,260 | +5% | $51,560 | $102,620 | 670 |
| 16 | Utah | $67,490 | +2% | $50,450 | $100,730 | 1,400 |
| 17 | Colorado | $66,850 | +1% | $50,580 | $100,370 | 930 |
| 18 | Alabama | $66,510 | +1% | $44,950 | $98,940 | 1,010 |
| 19 | Virginia | $66,310 | 0% | $49,100 | $98,630 | 1,270 |
| 20 | Arizona | $66,040 | 0% | $41,850 | $101,730 | 2,080 |
| 21 | Ohio | $65,490 | −1% | $48,020 | $86,080 | 5,340 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $65,270 | −1% | $47,070 | $82,990 | 2,660 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $65,260 | −1% | $46,440 | $98,230 | 1,790 |
| 24 | Georgia | $65,060 | −2% | $47,520 | $96,100 | 1,840 |
| 25 | Michigan | $64,510 | −2% | $48,550 | $98,460 | 5,410 |
| 26 | Iowa | $64,410 | −3% | $51,550 | $86,390 | 710 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $64,060 | −3% | $46,710 | $82,500 | 100 |
| 28 | Idaho | $63,150 | −4% | $48,630 | $103,670 | 300 |
| 29 | Indiana | $63,110 | −5% | $40,930 | $82,160 | 2,560 |
| 30 | Maine | $63,070 | −5% | $41,600 | $94,370 | 310 |
| 31 | Missouri | $62,440 | −6% | $44,560 | $104,300 | 1,220 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $62,210 | −6% | $49,260 | $140,540 | 330 |
| 33 | Texas | $62,020 | −6% | $45,650 | $103,340 | 5,060 |
| 34 | Nevada | $61,470 | −7% | $53,710 | $80,690 | 990 |
| 35 | Florida | $61,350 | −7% | $38,690 | $91,980 | 3,110 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $61,280 | −7% | $51,340 | $103,370 | 480 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $61,140 | −8% | $44,600 | $84,320 | 1,330 |
| 38 | Kansas | $61,000 | −8% | $39,300 | $82,250 | 570 |
| 39 | Montana | $60,330 | −9% | $50,140 | $119,640 | 90 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $59,970 | −9% | $49,240 | $82,370 | 240 |
| 41 | Rhode Island | $59,420 | −10% | $47,790 | $83,660 | 170 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $58,070 | −12% | $43,990 | $82,430 | 2,650 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $57,240 | −13% | $35,920 | $95,920 | 140 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $54,570 | −17% | $42,890 | $80,990 | 310 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $50,180 | −24% | $40,220 | $82,010 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Oklahoma, with a median of $79,330 a year (+20% vs. the national median of $66,120). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $50,180 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most nanotechnology engineering technologists and technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 5,710, with a median of $79,070.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.