Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
What Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
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.
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.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Top skills:Operations MonitoringTroubleshootingRepairingMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$49,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$62,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$76,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$91,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$113,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,300
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,250 workers
$86,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
2,240 workers
$71,500
Machinery Manufacturing
1,800 workers
$74,000
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
1,700 workers
$71,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
1,630 workers
$107,500
Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only)
1,590 workers
$74,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
1,380 workers
$86,500
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
690 workers
$79,500
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing
690 workers
$94,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
660 workers
$79,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pays 27% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $79,000 per year, or about $37.98 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $62,000 and $91,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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