17 Series · SOC 17-3024
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $73,900
- Median / year
- $109,890
- Top 10% earn
- +1.1%
- Growth '23–'33
- 15,520
- US workers
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians earn a median of $73,900 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $73,900, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $47,840 (10th percentile) to $109,890 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 15,520 US workers. New Mexico pays the most ($119,320), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians earn a median of $73,900, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 65% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Architecture and Engineering, it ranks #28 of 36 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 1.1% by 2033.
- $73,900
- Median annual wage
- Top 35%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #28 of 36
- in Architecture and Engineering
- 2.3×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: New Mexico at $119,320. Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3024) pays a national median of $73,900 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $47,840 at the 10th percentile to $109,890 at the 90th, with a mean of $76,420 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 15,520 Americans work in this occupation across 40 reporting states and 77 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +1.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,300 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Associate's degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 2 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.5 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. New Mexico pays the highest state median at $119,320, which is +61% above the national figure. The top metro is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $109,990 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$73,900
per year
Median Hourly
$35.53/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$76,420
average
Employment
15,520
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$73,900 Top 35% higher than 65% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 17-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 17-series occupations with growth data, Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians sits on the slower-growing side at +1.1% growth and $73,900 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+1.1%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,300
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Associate's degree
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
2/100K
Injury Rate
0.5/100
Danger Index
3/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ Develop, test, or program new robots.
- ▸ 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.
- ▸ Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
- ▸ 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.
- ▸ Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
- ▸ Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
- ▸ Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
- ▸ Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$47,840
25th Percentile
$59,780
Median
$73,900
75th Percentile
$88,540
90th Percentile
$109,890
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $119,320 | +61% above national |
| 2 | North Dakota | $82,820 | +12% above national |
| 3 | Maine | $82,510 | +12% above national |
| 4 | Nevada | $82,010 | +11% above national |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,860 | +11% above national |
| 6 | California | $81,550 | +10% above national |
| 7 | Washington | $81,220 | +10% above national |
| 8 | Arizona | $80,930 | +10% above national |
| 9 | Alaska | $80,290 | +9% above national |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,400 | +7% above national |
| 11 | Montana | $77,340 | +5% above national |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $76,290 | +3% above national |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $75,780 | +3% above national |
| 14 | Florida | $75,450 | +2% above national |
| 15 | Louisiana | $75,410 | +2% above national |
| 16 | Maryland | $75,330 | +2% above national |
| 17 | Virginia | $74,880 | +1% above national |
| 18 | Colorado | $74,730 | +1% above national |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $74,710 | +1% above national |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $73,630 | same as national |
| 21 | Ohio | $73,050 | 1% below national |
| 22 | Iowa | $73,010 | 1% below national |
| 23 | Nebraska | $72,800 | 1% below national |
| 24 | Mississippi | $71,420 | 3% below national |
| 25 | Idaho | $70,830 | 4% below national |
| 26 | Georgia | $68,720 | 7% below national |
| 27 | New York | $68,010 | 8% below national |
| 28 | South Carolina | $67,610 | 9% below national |
| 29 | Oregon | $67,140 | 9% below national |
| 30 | Alabama | $66,660 | 10% below national |
| 31 | Missouri | $65,360 | 12% below national |
| 32 | Kentucky | $65,270 | 12% below national |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $65,100 | 12% below national |
| 34 | Tennessee | $64,720 | 12% below national |
| 35 | North Carolina | $63,330 | 14% below national |
| 36 | Michigan | $62,460 | 15% below national |
| 37 | Minnesota | $61,670 | 17% below national |
| 38 | New Jersey | $60,040 | 19% below national |
| 39 | Texas | $54,460 | 26% below national |
| 40 | Indiana | $47,440 | 36% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $109,990 | +49% above national |
| 2 | Toledo, OH | $109,890 | +49% above national |
| 3 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $103,780 | +40% above national |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,090 | +35% above national |
| 5 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $97,200 | +32% above national |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,360 | +25% above national |
| 7 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $83,250 | +13% above national |
| 8 | Reno, NV | $82,790 | +12% above national |
| 9 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $81,390 | +10% above national |
| 10 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $81,190 | +10% above national |
| 11 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $80,930 | +10% above national |
| 12 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $80,640 | +9% above national |
| 13 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,380 | +9% above national |
| 14 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,250 | +9% above national |
| 15 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,400 | +7% above national |
| 16 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $79,230 | +7% above national |
| 17 | Richmond, VA | $78,660 | +6% above national |
| 18 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,590 | +6% above national |
| 19 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,260 | +6% above national |
| 20 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,150 | +6% above national |
| 21 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,060 | +6% above national |
| 22 | Boulder, CO | $77,350 | +5% above national |
| 23 | Spartanburg, SC | $77,310 | +5% above national |
| 24 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,030 | +4% above national |
| 25 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,300 | +3% above national |
| 26 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,940 | +3% above national |
| 27 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,330 | +2% above national |
| 28 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $74,600 | +1% above national |
| 29 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,430 | +1% above national |
| 30 | Appleton, WI | $74,040 | same as national |
| 31 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,630 | same as national |
| 32 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $73,550 | same as national |
| 33 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,300 | 2% below national |
| 34 | Lancaster, PA | $72,040 | 3% below national |
| 35 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $71,960 | 3% below national |
| 36 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $71,690 | 3% below national |
| 37 | Madison, WI | $71,600 | 3% below national |
| 38 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $70,870 | 4% below national |
| 39 | Springfield, MA | $70,520 | 5% below national |
| 40 | Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $70,020 | 5% below national |
| 41 | Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $70,010 | 5% below national |
| 42 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $67,940 | 8% below national |
| 43 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $67,500 | 9% below national |
| 44 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $67,380 | 9% below national |
| 45 | Winston-Salem, NC | $67,240 | 9% below national |
| 46 | Colorado Springs, CO | $67,040 | 9% below national |
| 47 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,020 | 9% below national |
| 48 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $67,020 | 9% below national |
| 49 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,330 | 10% below national |
| 50 | Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,940 | 11% below national |
| 51 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $65,460 | 11% below national |
| 52 | Lafayette, LA | $65,150 | 12% below national |
| 53 | Oklahoma City, OK | $65,100 | 12% below national |
| 54 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $64,930 | 12% below national |
| 55 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,700 | 12% below national |
| 56 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,640 | 13% below national |
| 57 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,300 | 13% below national |
| 58 | Columbus, OH | $64,260 | 13% below national |
| 59 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $64,040 | 13% below national |
| 60 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $63,630 | 14% below national |
| 61 | Boise City, ID | $63,480 | 14% below national |
| 62 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,330 | 14% below national |
| 63 | Columbia, SC | $63,250 | 14% below national |
| 64 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,000 | 15% below national |
| 65 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,120 | 16% below national |
| 66 | North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $61,070 | 17% below national |
| 67 | Rochester, NY | $60,730 | 18% below national |
| 68 | Worcester, MA | $60,660 | 18% below national |
| 69 | Pittsburgh, PA | $60,200 | 19% below national |
| 70 | Tulsa, OK | $59,640 | 19% below national |
| 71 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,810 | 20% below national |
| 72 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $58,520 | 21% below national |
| 73 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $58,500 | 21% below national |
| 74 | Burlington, NC | $58,310 | 21% below national |
| 75 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $57,810 | 22% below national |
| 76 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $52,160 | 29% below national |
| 77 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,560 | 34% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $88,540/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: New Mexico leads at $119,320/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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