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	Nanosystems Engineers	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	Microsystems Engineers	Chemical Engineers	Materials Scientists
SUMMARY	11% Minimal Risk	9% Minimal Risk	14% Minimal Risk	19% Minimal Risk	12% Minimal Risk
JOB SCORE	6.4/10	8.1/10	6.0/10	7.0/10	6.8/10
POLLING	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	19.2% (Minimal Risk, Based on 546 votes)	There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet	31% (Low Risk, Based on 838 votes)	32% (Low Risk, Based on 95 votes)
GROWTH by year 2034	2.1%	5.2%	2.1%	2.6%	4.9%
WAGES	$117,750 or $56.61 per hour	$106,950 or $51.41 per hour	$117,750 or $56.61 per hour	$121,860 or $58.58 per hour	$104,160 or $50.07 per hour
VOLUME as of 2024	150,750	21,860	150,750	20,330	8,330
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DESCRIPTION	Design, develop, or supervise the production of materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition, applying principles of nanoscale physics and electrical, chemical, or biological engineering.	Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.	Research, design, develop, or test microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices.	Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.	Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.

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