How Much Does a Mechatronics Engineer Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$122,930
Mechatronics engineers in the U.S. earn a median of $122,930 a year, or $59.10 an hour. Half of mechatronics engineers earn more than $122,930 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $189,950.
Pay percentiles for mechatronics engineers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.12 | $66,810 |
| 25th | $43.73 | $90,970 |
| 50th (median) | $59.10 | $122,930 |
| 75th | $76.01 | $158,090 |
| 90th | $91.32 | $189,950 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for mechatronics engineers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $162,070 | $77.92 | +32% |
| Alabama | $152,550 | $73.34 | +24% |
| District of Columbia | $151,920 | $73.04 | +24% |
| Virginia | $148,160 | $71.23 | +21% |
| Alaska | $142,390 | $68.46 | +16% |
| Washington | $134,570 | $64.70 | +9% |
| Colorado | $132,590 | $63.75 | +8% |
| New Jersey | $132,450 | $63.68 | +8% |
| Massachusetts | $131,260 | $63.11 | +7% |
| Idaho | $130,970 | $62.97 | +7% |
| United States | $122,930 | $59.10 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many mechatronics engineers are there?
BLS counts about 154,070 mechatronics engineers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Engineers, All Other”. The most jobs are in California (28,610), Texas (10,820) and Florida (8,600).
The mean (average) annual wage is $125,330, higher than the median of $122,930.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $10,244
- Biweekly
- $4,728
- Weekly
- $2,364
- Daily (8 hours)
- $473
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do mechatronics engineers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for mechatronics engineers is $59.10. The middle 50% earn between $43.73 and $76.01 an hour.
Which state pays mechatronics engineers the most?
New Mexico has the highest median wage for mechatronics engineers at $162,070, +32% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for mechatronics engineers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of mechatronics engineers earn less than $66,810 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.