Jobs Similar to Nanosystems Engineers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to nanosystems engineers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Materials Engineers, Materials Scientists and Chemical Engineers.
Nanosystems Engineers: $122,930 (broader BLS group) · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Nanosystems Engineers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Materials EngineersSame group | 84% | $112,860 | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Materials Scientists | 84% | $117,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Chemical EngineersSame group | 82% | $125,040 | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Fuel Cell EngineersSame group | 81% | $104,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Microsystems EngineersSame group | 81% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | 81% | $127,410 | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Nuclear EngineersSame group | 81% | $133,970 | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Photonics EngineersSame group | 80% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Agricultural EngineersSame group | 80% | $98,590 | Bachelor's degree |
| 10 | Aerospace EngineersSame group | 79% | $134,960 | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Automotive EngineersSame group | 78% | $104,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Physicists | 78% | $172,250 | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersSame group | 78% | $109,370 | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Mechatronics EngineersSame group | 78% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 78% | $66,120 | Training or associate |
| 16 | Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 78% | $171,270Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerSame group | 78% | $130,220 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Mechanical EngineersSame group | 77% | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Validation EngineersSame group | 77% | $102,440Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Electrical EngineersSame group | 76% | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Materials Engineers
84% similar · $112,860 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Materials Scientists
84% similar · $117,790 · Bachelor's degree
- 3Chemical Engineers
82% similar · $125,040 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Fuel Cell Engineers
81% similar · $104,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Microsystems Engineers
81% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Biochemists and Biophysicists
81% similar · $127,410 · Graduate degree
- 7Nuclear Engineers
81% similar · $133,970 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Photonics Engineers
80% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Agricultural Engineers
80% similar · $98,590 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 10Aerospace Engineers
79% similar · $134,960 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Automotive Engineers
78% similar · $104,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Physicists
78% similar · $172,250 · Graduate degree
- 13Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
78% similar · $109,370 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Mechatronics Engineers
78% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 15Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
78% similar · $66,120 · Training or associate
- 16Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
78% similar · $171,270 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 17Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
78% similar · $130,220 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Mechanical Engineers
77% similar · $104,110 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 19Validation Engineers
77% similar · $102,440 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 20Electrical Engineers
76% similar · $120,630 · Bachelor's degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Jobs that can lead here
Careers where nanosystems engineers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Materials Scientists (89)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists (85)
- Astronomers (82)
- Bioinformatics Scientists (78)
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers (77)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists (77)
- Industrial Ecologists (74)
- Physicists (74)
- Chemists (73)
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians (73)
Questions about jobs like nanosystems engineers
What jobs are most similar to nanosystems engineers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Materials Engineers (84% similar), Materials Scientists (84% similar), Chemical Engineers (82% similar), Fuel Cell Engineers (81% similar) and Microsystems Engineers (81% similar).
Do jobs like nanosystems engineers pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than nanosystems engineers where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.