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MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY FOR A ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for robotics and automation technicians in the United States was $65,080 in May 2023.59

This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

Of the states with available data, the following had the highest median annual salary for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in May 2023.*

*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

RankStateAnnual Median Wage
1Illinois$112,950
2Washington$100,110
3Maryland$82,900
4Virginia$81,110
5Nevada$79,570
6Florida$79,560
7California$77,140
8Connecticut$76,050
9Arizona$75,470
10Maine$73,740

How do I become a robotics technician?

Nov 29, 2022, 10:08 AM
The BLS states mechatronics and electro-mechanical technicians and technologists typically need either a postsecondary certificate or an associate’s degree. Once you’ve developed the skills required for the job description, you may be considered for robotics technician jobs.
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LOOKING TO BECOME A ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN?

If you’re interested in becoming a robotics technician, we can help. Our program is designed to take about a year and a half or less to complete and will help prepare you to pursue an entry-level career in robotics and automation.

10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.59) The Robotics & Automation program prepares graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as robotics & automation technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as robotics & automation technicians, such as control systems technicians and maintenance technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary range for persons employed as Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $43,480 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=173024&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled robotics & automation technicians in North Carolina is $24.41 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $22.09 and $19.13, respectively.67) For Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an annual average of 1,300 job openings between 2023 and 2033. Job openings include openings due to net employment changes and net replacements. See Table 1.10 Occupational separations and openings, projected 2023–33, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

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