Architecture and Engineering

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians operate, test, and maintain electromechanical or robotic equipment.

15/100
#528 of 825
$73,900
median pay, U.S.
15,520
employed (2024)
+1.1%
growth, 2024–34
1,300
openings per year
Associate's degree
typical entry education

Is electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians a good career?

It scores 15/100 and ranks #528 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.

Advantages

  • Pays above the U.S. median wage ($73,900)

Possible tradeoffs

  • Slower-than-average projected growth (+1.1%)

What electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn

Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025

Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn between $59,780 and $88,540 a year.

Best-paying states

New Mexico statewide
$119,320
North Dakota statewide
$82,820
Maine statewide
$82,510
Nevada statewide
$82,010
Connecticut statewide
$81,860
California statewide
$81,550
Washington statewide
$81,220
Arizona statewide
$80,930
Alaska statewide
$80,290
Illinois statewide
$79,400
$20k $80k $140k

Best-paying metros

01 San Francisco, CA $109,990
02 Toledo, OH $109,890
03 Bridgeport, CT $103,780
04 Seattle, WA $100,090
05 Hartford, CT $97,200
06 Los Angeles, CA $92,360
07 Portland, ME $83,250
08 Reno, NV $82,790

Strongest employment concentration

01 California 1,850
02 Texas 1,800
03 Massachusetts 920
04 Michigan 850
06 New Mexico 670

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How to become an electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technician

Typical education
Associate's degree
Work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Outlook
Employment is projected to grow slower than average through 2034.

Education

Associate’s degree programs and postsecondary certificates for electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians are offered at vocational–technical schools and community colleges.

Employers may prefer to hire graduates of programs accredited by professional organizations. Associate’s degree programs usually include courses in subjects such as algebra, trigonometry, and sciences. Depending on the program, students may have the option of concentrating in a field such as electromechanics, mechatronics, or industrial maintenance.

Licenses, certifications & registrations

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians may earn optional certification to demonstrate professional competence.

Important qualities

Communication skills. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be able to follow instructions from engineers. They also need to clearly convey problems to engineers.

Detail oriented. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must take and record the precise measurements that engineers need.

Dexterity. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be adept in using handtools and soldering irons on small circuitry and electronic parts to create electronic components.

Logical-thinking skills. To carry out engineers’ designs, inspect designs for quality control, and assemble prototypes, electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must follow a specific sequence or a set of rules.

Math skills. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians use mathematics for analysis, design, and troubleshooting in their tasks.

Mechanical skills. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must create components for industrial machinery or equipment. They must be able to operate equipment such as drill presses, grinders, and engine lathes.

Problem-solving skills. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must be able to identify and fix problems that arise with engineering designs and prototypes.

Writing skills. Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians must write clear, well-organized reports that describe onsite construction, testing results, and problems they found in carrying out designs.

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Questions about becoming a electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technician
How much do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians make?

The national median wage is $73,900 a year, with the middle half earning between $59,780 and $88,540 (BLS OEWS May 2025).

Is electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians a good career?

On the Jobs.best index it scores 15 of 100 and ranks #528 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +1.1% through 2034.

What education do you need to become a electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technician?

The typical entry-level education is associate's degree.

Where do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn the most?

Among states, New Mexico pays the highest median ($119,320). Local pay for every state and metro is below.

U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsWages: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Projections: BLS EP 2024–34
Sources: OEWS-M2025 · EP-2024-34 · OOH-2024-34. How we score careers →