Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $73,900 | $35.53 |
| Mean (average) | $76,420 | $36.74 |
| 90th percentile | $109,890 | $52.83 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 40 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $66,660 | $40,390 | $102,650 | 70 | 0.31 |
| Alaska | $80,290 | $61,400 | $131,130 | 40 | 1.37 |
| Arizona | $80,930 | $41,600 | $105,730 | 120 | 0.37 |
| California | $81,550 | $56,020 | $129,380 | 1,850 | 1.02 |
| Colorado | $74,730 | $58,500 | $88,020 | 570 | 1.99 |
| Connecticut | $81,860 | $63,820 | $107,340 | 140 | 0.84 |
| Florida | $75,450 | $53,360 | $96,800 | 500 | 0.5 |
| Georgia | $68,720 | $47,620 | $119,080 | 170 | 0.34 |
| Idaho | $70,830 | $44,460 | $83,580 | 120 | 1.35 |
| Illinois | $79,400 | $63,780 | $98,160 | 250 | 0.42 |
| Indiana | $47,440 | $41,120 | $74,090 | 290 | 0.91 |
| Iowa | $73,010 | $42,640 | $94,470 | 180 | 1.19 |
| Kentucky | $65,270 | $48,290 | $101,500 | 70 | 0.36 |
| Louisiana | $75,410 | $55,850 | $112,840 | 120 | 0.64 |
| Maine | $82,510 | $52,310 | $98,190 | ||
| Maryland | $75,330 | $62,290 | $144,060 | 90 | 0.33 |
| Massachusetts | $73,630 | $51,460 | $99,260 | 920 | 2.54 |
| Michigan | $62,460 | $51,720 | $80,420 | 850 | 1.94 |
| Minnesota | $61,670 | $50,180 | $82,220 | 400 | 1.36 |
| Mississippi | $71,420 | $46,780 | $89,110 | 70 | 0.56 |
| Missouri | $65,360 | $49,940 | $96,990 | 230 | 0.8 |
| Montana | $77,340 | $60,390 | $89,530 | 70 | 1.41 |
| Nebraska | $72,800 | $59,330 | $77,910 | 130 | 1.23 |
| Nevada | $82,010 | $37,470 | $117,940 | 220 | 1.42 |
| New Hampshire | $75,780 | $52,670 | $108,610 | 80 | 1.14 |
| New Jersey | $60,040 | $51,960 | $109,140 | 200 | 0.47 |
| New Mexico | $119,320 | $98,350 | $123,240 | 670 | 7.73 |
| New York | $68,010 | $50,600 | $105,180 | 410 | 0.42 |
| North Carolina | $63,330 | $50,100 | $85,420 | 800 | 1.62 |
| North Dakota | $82,820 | $62,570 | $137,020 | 90 | 2.09 |
| Ohio | $73,050 | $48,790 | $109,320 | 350 | 0.63 |
| Oklahoma | $65,100 | $45,150 | $84,530 | 140 | 0.85 |
| Oregon | $67,140 | $39,520 | $81,470 | 160 | 0.82 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,710 | $49,270 | $98,750 | 650 | 1.07 |
| South Carolina | $67,610 | $46,430 | $101,540 | 270 | 1.16 |
| Tennessee | $64,720 | $51,410 | $85,490 | 190 | 0.58 |
| Texas | $54,460 | $41,890 | $105,640 | 1,800 | 1.28 |
| Virginia | $74,880 | $48,700 | $105,130 | 570 | 1.39 |
| Washington | $81,220 | $61,540 | $117,760 | 570 | 1.6 |
| Wisconsin | $76,290 | $59,920 | $104,850 | 580 | 1.98 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.2%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General CIP 15.0000
- Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians CIP 15.0001
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0303
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0403
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician CIP 15.0404
- Robotics Technology/Technician CIP 15.0405
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician CIP 15.0406
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0407
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 15.0499
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0805
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
- Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Technology skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (hot technology)
- ESRI ArcGIS software (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Python (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- The MathWorks MATLAB (hot technology)
- UNIX (hot technology)
- Airdata
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis, Operation and Control, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Automation Technician (Automation Tech), Electro-Mechanic, Electromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler), Electromechanical Technician (EM Technician), Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech), Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech), Process Control Tech, Product Test Specialist, Test Engineering Technician (Test Engineering Tech), Test Technician (Test Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make?
The national median annual wage for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians was $73,900 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,840 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $109,890. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians need?
BLS lists associate's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians to change +2.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were New Mexico ($119,320), North Dakota ($82,820), Maine ($82,510). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.