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Robotics Technician Salary 2027: Median $73,900 (BLS Data)
Robotics technicians are counted by BLS as electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians, who earned a median of $73,900 in May 2025, from under $47,840 to over $109,890. How it compares with robotics engineer pay and what raises it.
- $73,900median pay
- $47,840lowest 10%
- $109,890highest 10%
Quick answer: Robotics technicians are counted by the government as electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians, who earned a median of $73,900 in May 2025. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,840 and the highest paid 10 percent more than $109,890, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Robotics technicians install, test, program, maintain and repair robots and automated equipment, usually on a factory floor, in a warehouse or in a lab. The government counts them in the electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians occupation, which is what the figures on this page cover. About 15,520 people worked in that occupation in May 2025.
How much does a robotics technician make?
Half of these technicians earned more than $73,900 and half earned less. The average was slightly higher at $76,420. Shift premiums, overtime and field service travel can lift take home pay, and BLS wages do not include overtime premiums.
| Measure | Annual pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn less than | $47,840 |
| Median (half earn more, half less) | $73,900 |
| Mean (average) | $76,420 |
| Highest 10% earn more than | $109,890 |
Figures are national estimates from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of employers for SOC 17-3024, May 2025. They exclude the self employed.
How does robotics technician pay compare with robotics engineer pay?
The gap is mostly about education and scope. Technicians usually hold an associate's degree or certificate and keep robots running, while engineers usually hold a bachelor's degree or more and design them. Experienced technicians often move into engineering, controls or field service lead roles.
| Role (BLS group) | Median annual pay, May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Robotics technician (electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians) | $73,900 |
| Robotics engineer (mechanical engineers) | $104,110 |
| Robotics engineer, electronics focus (electrical and electronics engineers) | $125,040 |
What raises a robotics technician's pay?
Technicians who can program robots, not only fix them, are usually better placed to earn toward the top of the range.
- Programming skills with industrial robot brands such as FANUC, ABB, KUKA or Yaskawa
- PLC and controls experience
- Field service roles with travel, which often pay premiums
- Night or weekend shifts in warehouses and plants
Frequently asked questions
How much does a robotics technician make?
Robotics technicians fall in the BLS electro-mechanical and mechatronics technicians group, which earned a median of $73,900 in May 2025. The lowest 10 percent earned under $47,840 and the highest 10 percent over $109,890.
Do robotics technicians need a degree?
Most have an associate's degree or a postsecondary certificate in mechatronics, electronics or industrial maintenance. Robot maker training and certifications help.
How many robotics technicians are there in the US?
About 15,520 people worked as electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in May 2025, the BLS group that includes robotics technicians.
Is a robotics technician the same as a robotics engineer?
No. Technicians install, maintain and repair robots; engineers design them. Engineers earned a median of $104,110 or more in May 2025, depending on their BLS group.
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Written by recruiters at Work Insiders. Updated November 4, 2026. How we make money.