Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $73,900 ($35.53 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $73,900
- Mean annual wage
- $76,420
- Median hourly wage
- $35.53
- Employment
- 15,520
15,520 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| 25th percentile | $59,780 | $28.74 |
| Median (50th) | $73,900 | $35.53 |
| 75th percentile | $88,540 | $42.57 |
| 90th percentile | $109,890 | $52.83 |
Highest-paying states for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $119,320 | 670 |
| North Dakota | $82,820 | 90 |
| Maine | $82,510 | — |
| Nevada | $82,010 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $81,860 | 140 |
| California | $81,550 | 1,850 |
| Washington | $81,220 | 570 |
| Arizona | $80,930 | 120 |
| Alaska | $80,290 | 40 |
| Illinois | $79,400 | 250 |
Lowest-paying states
- Indiana: $47,440 median annual wage
- Texas: $54,460 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $60,040 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $61,670 median annual wage
- Michigan: $62,460 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
Typical tasks
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
- Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
- Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
- Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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