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 $73,900 in May 2025.59
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 2025.*
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, demand and employer compensation.
| Rank | State | Annual Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $119,320 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $82,820 |
| 3 | Maine | $82,510 |
| 4 | Nevada | $82,010 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,860 |
| 6 | California | $81,550 |
| 7 | Washington | $81,220 |
| 8 | Arizona | $80,930 |
| 9 | Alaska | $80,290 |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,400 |
How long does it take to become a robotics technician?
In our program, you can learn the skills needed to pursue an entry-level robotics technician job in about a year and a half or less.1