Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, 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.
Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
Top skills:TroubleshootingRepairingReading ComprehensionEquipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingOperations Monitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Robotics Technician 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.
Robotics Technician 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
Robotics Technician pays 27% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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