How much does a mechatronics tech make?
a year · about $36 an hour
A typical mechatronics tech in the United States makes $73,900 a year, about $36 an hour, about 1.4× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They might read a wiring diagram, measure parts, or solder a small circuit. Then they test a robot or automated machine, track down problems, and record the results for engineers.
Did you know? Some U.S. mechatronics techs may operate unmanned submarines for deep-ocean exploration or hazardous-waste removal—not just factory robots.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $47,840 and $109,890How do you become one?
After high school (often around 18), earn a mechatronics or electromechanics certificate or associate degree at a technical school or community college; a registered apprenticeship is another route. BLS lists certification as optional, not a required license or exam.
School needed: Vocational school or a few years' experience
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., experience, useful extra skills, and optional certificates can help raise pay. It also varies by employer and industry, location, and how complex the machines are; overtime can add to a worker’s total earnings.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New Mexico ($119,320), lowest in Texas ($54,460).
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| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $47,840 | $73,900 | $109,890 | about 16,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $119,320 | about 670 |
| California | $81,550 | about 2,000 |
| Washington | $81,220 | about 570 |
| Wisconsin | $76,290 | about 580 |
| Florida | $75,450 | about 500 |
Official definition: 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.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/OOH/architecture-and-engineering/electro-mechanical-technicians.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3024.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d18/ch_1.asp
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY