Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State

Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).

National mean salary $76,420 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $73,900
Total employment 15,520 nationwide

Job Outlook, 2024–2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.

Projected growth +1.1% Slower than average
Annual openings 1,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 15,000 → 15,100 (+200)
Typical entry education Associate's degree

Salary Map

Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.

Mean annual wage $54,000–$68,000 $68,000–$71,000 $71,000–$75,000 $75,000–$80,000 $80,000–$111,000 U.S. mean $76,420

💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States

  1. New Mexico$110,820
  2. California$92,350
  3. North Dakota$92,220
  4. Maryland$90,100
  5. Alaska$90,060

📉 5 Lowest-Paying States

  1. Indiana$54,370
  2. Oregon$63,670
  3. Texas$64,270
  4. Oklahoma$65,170
  5. Minnesota$65,990
#StateMeanMedian Hourlyvs. U.S.Employment
1 New Mexico $110,820 $119,320 $53 +45% 670
2 California $92,350 $81,550 $44 +20.8% 1,850
3 North Dakota $92,220 $82,820 $44 +20.7% 90
4 Maryland $90,100 $75,330 $43 +17.9% 90
5 Alaska $90,060 $80,290 $43 +17.8% 40
6 Washington $89,820 $81,220 $43 +17.5% 570
7 Connecticut $87,030 $81,860 $42 +13.9% 140
8 Illinois $82,920 $79,400 $40 +8.5% 250
9 Nevada $80,230 $82,010 $39 +5% 220
10 Arizona $79,560 $80,930 $38 +4.1% 120
11 Virginia $79,180 $74,880 $38 +3.6% 570
12 Louisiana $78,740 $75,410 $38 +3% 120
13 Maine $77,510 $82,510 $37 +1.4%
14 Wisconsin $76,080 $76,290 $37 -0.4% 580
15 New Hampshire $75,930 $75,780 $37 -0.6% 80

Top-Paying Metro Areas

Highest median pay among 79 metro areas.

#Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
1 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $109,990 $112,060 290
2 Toledo, OH $109,890 $99,330 40
3 Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $103,780 $103,660 30
4 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,090 $96,460 360
5 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $97,200 $88,340 50
6 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,360 $98,940 500
7 Portland-South Portland, ME $83,250 $79,210
8 Reno, NV $82,790 $83,530 80
9 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $81,390 $73,990 70
10 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $81,190 $82,260 60

Pay by Industry

Highest-paying industries employing electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).

#IndustryMedianMeanEmployment
1 Pipeline Transportation $118,440 $115,300
2 Other Pipeline Transportation $118,440 $115,300
3 Utilities $115,030 $111,920 120
4 Sector 22 - Utilities $115,030 $111,920 120
5 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $114,540 $109,940 110
6 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $109,890 $108,380 60
7 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $109,890 $108,380 60
8 Oil and Gas Extraction $105,420 $100,980 100
9 Oil and Gas Extraction $105,420 $100,980 100
10 Scientific Research and Development Services $101,580 $103,840 1,630
11 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $101,580 $103,840 1,630
12 Support Activities for Air Transportation $98,420 $96,030 60

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?

The median electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $73,900 per year (mean $76,420), and about 80% earn between $47,840 and $109,890.

How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make per hour?

Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Which state pays electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians the most?

New Mexico has the highest average pay for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians at $110,820 per year (median $119,320).

What is the job outlook for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians?

Employment is projected to change +1.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,300 openings per year.

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