How Much Does a Robotics and Automation Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$73,900
Robotics and automation technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $73,900 a year, or $35.53 an hour. Half of robotics and automation technicians earn more than $73,900 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $109,890.
Pay percentiles for robotics and automation technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.00 | $47,840 |
| 25th | $28.74 | $59,780 |
| 50th (median) | $35.53 | $73,900 |
| 75th | $42.57 | $88,540 |
| 90th | $52.83 | $109,890 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3024). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for robotics and automation technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $119,320 | $57.37 | +61% |
| North Dakota | $82,820 | $39.82 | +12% |
| Maine | $82,510 | $39.67 | +12% |
| Nevada | $82,010 | $39.43 | +11% |
| Connecticut | $81,860 | $39.36 | +11% |
| California | $81,550 | $39.21 | +10% |
| Washington | $81,220 | $39.05 | +10% |
| Arizona | $80,930 | $38.91 | +10% |
| Alaska | $80,290 | $38.60 | +9% |
| Illinois | $79,400 | $38.18 | +7% |
| United States | $73,900 | $35.53 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many robotics and automation technicians are there?
BLS counts about 15,520 robotics and automation technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians”. The most jobs are in California (1,850), Texas (1,800) and Massachusetts (920).
The mean (average) annual wage is $76,420, higher than the median of $73,900.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,158
- Biweekly
- $2,842
- Weekly
- $1,421
- Daily (8 hours)
- $284
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do robotics and automation technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for robotics and automation technicians is $35.53. The middle 50% earn between $28.74 and $42.57 an hour.
Which state pays robotics and automation technicians the most?
New Mexico has the highest median wage for robotics and automation technicians at $119,320, +61% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for robotics and automation technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of robotics and automation technicians earn less than $47,840 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.