Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician Salary
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians earn a median $73,900 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
What electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians do
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 education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,400
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$7,428
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,582
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,072
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$60,819
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,840 | $23.00 | $40,619 |
| 25th percentile | $59,780 | $28.74 | $50,213 |
| Median (50th) | $73,900 | $35.53 | $60,819 |
| 75th percentile | $88,540 | $42.57 | $71,118 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $109,890 | $52.83 | $86,138 |
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $119,320 | — | $88,256 | $98,350 – $123,240 | 670 |
| North Dakota | $82,820 | +12.5% | $66,738 | $62,570 – $137,020 | 90 |
| Maine | $82,510 | +2.4% | $62,472 | $52,310 – $98,190 | — |
| Nevada | $82,010 | −5.2% | $66,524 | $37,470 – $117,940 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $81,860 | +3.3% | $63,491 | $63,820 – $107,340 | 140 |
| California | $81,550 | +4.1% | $61,786 | $56,020 – $129,380 | 1,850 |
| Washington | $81,220 | −23.7% | $65,968 | $61,540 – $117,760 | 570 |
| Arizona | $80,930 | +3.3% | $63,950 | $41,600 – $105,730 | 120 |
| Alaska | $80,290 | +1.4% | $65,314 | $61,400 – $131,130 | 40 |
| Illinois | $79,400 | +2.9% | $60,902 | $63,780 – $98,160 | 250 |
| Montana | $77,340 | +6.0% | $60,230 | $60,390 – $89,530 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $76,290 | +18.5% | $59,837 | $59,920 – $104,850 | 580 |
| New Hampshire | $75,780 | −8.3% | $62,141 | $52,670 – $108,610 | 80 |
| Florida | $75,450 | +2.8% | $61,909 | $53,360 – $96,800 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $75,410 | +1.1% | $60,005 | $55,850 – $112,840 | 120 |
| Maryland | $75,330 | −1.9% | $58,610 | $62,290 – $144,060 | 90 |
| Virginia | $74,880 | −9.8% | $58,017 | $48,700 – $105,130 | 570 |
| Colorado | $74,730 | +3.2% | $58,823 | $58,500 – $88,020 | 570 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,710 | +14.1% | $59,095 | $49,270 – $98,750 | 650 |
| Massachusetts | $73,630 | +7.9% | $57,167 | $51,460 – $99,260 | 920 |
| Ohio | $73,050 | +8.8% | $58,994 | $48,790 – $109,320 | 350 |
| Iowa | $73,010 | −6.6% | $58,070 | $42,640 – $94,470 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $72,800 | +10.6% | $57,612 | $59,330 – $77,910 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $71,420 | +15.2% | $56,949 | $46,780 – $89,110 | 70 |
| Idaho | $70,830 | −1.7% | $56,013 | $44,460 – $83,580 | 120 |
| Georgia | $68,720 | +3.8% | $54,231 | $47,620 – $119,080 | 170 |
| New York | $68,010 | −8.4% | $53,599 | $50,600 – $105,180 | 410 |
| South Carolina | $67,610 | +10.1% | $53,494 | $46,430 – $101,540 | 270 |
| Oregon | $67,140 | +35.7% | $51,018 | $39,520 – $81,470 | 160 |
| Alabama | $66,660 | −3.3% | $52,657 | $40,390 – $102,650 | 70 |
| Missouri | $65,360 | — | $52,562 | $49,940 – $96,990 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $65,270 | −8.7% | $52,458 | $48,290 – $101,500 | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $65,100 | +2.8% | $52,104 | $45,150 – $84,530 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $64,720 | +28.3% | $54,183 | $51,410 – $85,490 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $63,330 | +9.8% | $51,048 | $50,100 – $85,420 | 800 |
| Michigan | $62,460 | +3.3% | $49,963 | $51,720 – $80,420 | 850 |
| Minnesota | $61,670 | −3.5% | $49,062 | $50,180 – $82,220 | 400 |
| New Jersey | $60,040 | −22.0% | $48,653 | $51,960 – $109,140 | 200 |
| Texas | $54,460 | −15.5% | $45,939 | $41,890 – $105,640 | 1,800 |
| Indiana | $47,440 | +18.5% | $38,928 | $41,120 – $74,090 | 290 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $64,950 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician | $59,920 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Mechanical Drafter | $71,550 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $76,870 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians is $73,900 a year ($35.53 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,840 and the top 10% earn over $109,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians the most?
New Mexico has the highest median pay at $119,320.
How many electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 15,520 people work as electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians nationwide.