ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN CAREER PATH

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 $70,760 in May 2024.59

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 2024.*

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

RankStateAnnual Median Wage
1Washington$106,410
2Nevada$86,520
3Virginia$83,060
4New Hampshire$82,650
5Maine$80,560
6Connecticut$79,220
7Alaska$79,200
8California$78,370
9Arizona$78,360
10Iowa$78,190

What are some common robotics careers?

Some common robotics careers include electro-mechanical technologist, electro-mechanical technician, mechatronics technologist, mechatronics technician, electrical installer, electrical repairer, electrical technician, electronics installer, electronics repairer, electronics technician and maintenance technician.77

LOOKING TO BECOME A ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN?

If you’re interested in becoming a robotics technician, we can help.1 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 role in robotics and automation.

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.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 2024 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 $49,020 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2023 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 $27.73 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2024 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 $25.11 and $22.67, respectively.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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