Salary guide, May 2025
Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician pay by metro, ranked
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Of 393 metros, BLS published an exact annual median for 70. The highest is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $109,990 and the lowest is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX at $48,560. 0 more are published but not rankable and 323 are not published by bls.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-3024 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
The Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$109,990
- Toledo, OH$109,890
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$103,780
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$100,090
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$97,200
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$92,360
- Portland-South Portland, ME$83,250
- Reno, NV$82,790
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA$81,390
- Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$81,190
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$80,930
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$80,640
- Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$80,380
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$80,250
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$79,400
- Richmond, VA$78,660
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$78,590
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$78,260
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$78,150
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$78,060
- Boulder, CO$77,350
- Spartanburg, SC$77,310
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$77,030
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$76,300
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$75,940
Bars show the top 25 of 70 ranked. The table below lists all 70. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Metro | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $89,310 | $109,990 | $129,380 | 290 | 1.22 |
| 2 | Toledo, OH | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $109,890 | $109,890 | $109,910 | 40 | 1.21 |
| 3 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $82,890 | $103,780 | $139,760 | 30 | 0.78 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $73,310 | $100,090 | $112,200 | 360 | 1.75 |
| 5 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $78,530 | $97,200 | $100,630 | 50 | 0.88 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $78,530 | $92,360 | $109,290 | 500 | 0.8 |
| 7 | Portland-South Portland, ME | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $68,800 | $83,250 | $83,260 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 8 | Reno, NV | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $64,190 | $82,790 | $100,120 | 80 | 2.95 |
| 9 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,490 | $81,390 | $84,200 | 70 | 0.93 |
| 10 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $76,090 | $81,190 | $96,700 | 60 | 1.88 |
| 11 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $78,620 | $80,930 | $94,630 | 80 | 0.35 |
| 12 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $78,150 | $80,640 | $80,640 | 110 | 0.4 |
| 13 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $80,380 | $80,380 | $96,780 | 40 | 3.98 |
| 14 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,220 | $80,250 | $96,900 | 160 | 1.06 |
| 15 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $77,850 | $79,400 | $95,740 | 190 | 0.42 |
| 16 | Richmond, VA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,300 | $78,660 | $94,830 | 40 | 0.66 |
| 17 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $71,320 | $78,590 | $95,380 | 40 | 0.37 |
| 18 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $63,680 | $78,260 | $81,050 | 220 | 2.66 |
| 19 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $50,840 | $78,150 | $86,470 | 60 | 1.54 |
| 20 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,240 | $78,060 | $102,820 | 180 | 0.58 |
| 21 | Boulder, CO | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $62,060 | $77,350 | $77,720 | 120 | 6.04 |
| 22 | Spartanburg, SC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $58,610 | $77,310 | $83,380 | 90 | 5.73 |
| 23 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $76,710 | $77,030 | $87,120 | 540 | 4.74 |
| 24 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,780 | $76,300 | $85,970 | 140 | 0.48 |
| 25 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,670 | $75,940 | $78,330 | 190 | 0.99 |
| 26 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $65,270 | $75,330 | $101,760 | 80 | 0.59 |
| 27 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $67,950 | $74,600 | $74,600 | 40 | 1.47 |
| 28 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $48,620 | $74,430 | $75,510 | 140 | 1.15 |
| 29 | Appleton, WI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,520 | $74,040 | $78,800 | 40 | 3.62 |
| 30 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,170 | $73,630 | $85,770 | 750 | 2.79 |
| 31 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,580 | $73,550 | $102,120 | 90 | 0.31 |
| 32 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,720 | $72,300 | $105,180 | 290 | 0.3 |
| 33 | Lancaster, PA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $65,110 | $72,040 | $75,130 | 40 | 1.7 |
| 34 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,100 | $71,960 | $73,900 | 40 | 1.79 |
| 35 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $71,690 | $71,690 | $71,690 | 100 | 1.2 |
| 36 | Madison, WI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $65,520 | $71,600 | $85,280 | 80 | 1.95 |
| 37 | St. Louis, MO-IL | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $65,360 | $70,870 | $82,020 | 90 | 0.64 |
| 38 | Springfield, MA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,780 | $70,520 | $75,920 | 40 | 1.98 |
| 39 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,810 | $67,940 | $68,070 | 120 | 3.43 |
| 40 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $52,240 | $67,500 | $84,020 | 100 | 0.56 |
| 41 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,800 | $67,380 | $77,710 | 30 | 0.31 |
| 42 | Winston-Salem, NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $58,690 | $67,240 | $73,440 | 40 | 1.58 |
| 43 | Colorado Springs, CO | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $56,800 | $67,040 | $73,270 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 44 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,010 | $67,020 | $79,760 | 40 | 0.4 |
| 45 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $37,470 | $67,020 | $98,390 | 110 | 0.95 |
| 46 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $53,470 | $66,330 | $83,760 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 47 | Lafayette, LA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $58,630 | $65,150 | $77,670 | 40 | 2.28 |
| 48 | Oklahoma City, OK | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,090 | $65,100 | $65,400 | 80 | 1.16 |
| 49 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $48,390 | $64,930 | $81,260 | 60 | 0.4 |
| 50 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $62,490 | $64,700 | $95,520 | 180 | 2.35 |
| 51 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $63,580 | $64,640 | $72,280 | 100 | 1.59 |
| 52 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,910 | $64,300 | $72,040 | 40 | 1.48 |
| 53 | Columbus, OH | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $50,560 | $64,260 | $78,210 | 50 | 0.48 |
| 54 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $51,830 | $64,040 | $77,120 | 70 | 1.36 |
| 55 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $63,630 | $63,630 | $72,910 | 40 | 1.37 |
| 56 | Boise City, ID | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $44,460 | $63,480 | $74,050 | 50 | 1.24 |
| 57 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $61,880 | $63,330 | $77,990 | 200 | 1.51 |
| 58 | Columbia, SC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $46,430 | $63,250 | $63,250 | 70 | 1.79 |
| 59 | Kansas City, MO-KS | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $57,160 | $63,000 | $81,440 | 90 | 0.86 |
| 60 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $59,270 | $62,120 | $76,930 | 610 | 3.19 |
| 61 | Rochester, NY | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,730 | $60,730 | $76,870 | 90 | 1.74 |
| 62 | Worcester, MA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $60,640 | $60,660 | $63,980 | 50 | 1.37 |
| 63 | Pittsburgh, PA | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $49,270 | $60,200 | $86,240 | 150 | 1.35 |
| 64 | Tulsa, OK | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $48,790 | $59,640 | $65,560 | 40 | 0.92 |
| 65 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $48,290 | $58,810 | $65,270 | 30 | 0.44 |
| 66 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $51,480 | $58,520 | $78,630 | 30 | 0.79 |
| 67 | Burlington, NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $57,590 | $58,310 | $71,470 | 40 | 5.94 |
| 68 | Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $57,160 | $57,810 | $65,500 | 60 | 3.7 |
| 69 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $44,990 | $52,160 | $85,620 | 330 | 0.82 |
| 70 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024) | $44,720 | $48,560 | $60,140 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
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What should you know about role pay against all occupations, by metro?
Ratio = this role's published median divided by the all-occupations median in the same metro, same units, both exact. A ratio above 1.00 means the role's median is higher than the metro's all-occupations median. It makes no cost-of-living claim. Location quotient (LQ) is employment concentration, not a wage index.
- Toledo, OH2.28
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT1.69
- Reno, NV1.67
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL1.66
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA1.65
- Spartanburg, SC1.62
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT1.62
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ1.58
- Lafayette, LA1.56
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI1.53
- Richmond, VA1.53
- Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL1.52
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA1.52
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA1.51
- Lancaster, PA1.49
- Appleton, WI1.48
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA1.48
- Portland-South Portland, ME1.46
- Greensboro-High Point, NC1.46
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN1.45
- Winston-Salem, NC1.45
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA1.44
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV1.44
- St. Louis, MO-IL1.42
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD1.40
Bars show the highest 25 of 70. The table lists all.
| Metro | Role median | All-occupations median | Ratio | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $109,890 | $48,220 | 2.28 | 1.21 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $103,780 | $61,470 | 1.69 | 0.78 |
| Reno, NV | $82,790 | $49,660 | 1.67 | 2.95 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $80,640 | $48,640 | 1.66 | 0.4 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $92,360 | $55,850 | 1.65 | 0.8 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $77,310 | $47,650 | 1.62 | 5.73 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $97,200 | $59,940 | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $80,930 | $51,380 | 1.58 | 0.35 |
| Lafayette, LA | $65,150 | $41,780 | 1.56 | 2.28 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $78,260 | $51,160 | 1.53 | 2.66 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,660 | $51,460 | 1.53 | 0.66 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $74,600 | $49,030 | 1.52 | 1.47 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $81,390 | $53,680 | 1.52 | 0.93 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $78,150 | $51,820 | 1.51 | 1.54 |
| Lancaster, PA | $72,040 | $48,210 | 1.49 | 1.7 |
| Appleton, WI | $74,040 | $49,910 | 1.48 | 3.62 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $109,990 | $74,260 | 1.48 | 1.22 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $83,250 | $56,960 | 1.46 | Not published by BLS |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $67,940 | $46,570 | 1.46 | 3.43 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $79,400 | $54,720 | 1.45 | 0.42 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $67,240 | $46,380 | 1.45 | 1.58 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $73,550 | $51,170 | 1.44 | 0.31 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $67,020 | $46,670 | 1.44 | 0.95 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $70,870 | $49,990 | 1.42 | 0.64 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $76,300 | $54,310 | 1.40 | 0.48 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $67,500 | $48,400 | 1.39 | 0.56 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $100,090 | $72,610 | 1.38 | 1.75 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $65,100 | $47,230 | 1.38 | 1.16 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,300 | $46,700 | 1.38 | 1.48 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $63,630 | $46,330 | 1.37 | 1.37 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $80,250 | $58,690 | 1.37 | 1.06 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $71,960 | $52,800 | 1.36 | 1.79 |
| Columbia, SC | $63,250 | $46,430 | 1.36 | 1.79 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $64,640 | $47,570 | 1.36 | 1.59 |
| Springfield, MA | $70,520 | $51,930 | 1.36 | 1.98 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,330 | $49,410 | 1.34 | Not published by BLS |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $67,380 | $50,390 | 1.34 | 0.31 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $81,190 | $60,720 | 1.34 | 1.88 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $67,020 | $50,170 | 1.34 | 0.4 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $64,930 | $48,940 | 1.33 | 0.4 |
| Burlington, NC | $58,310 | $44,010 | 1.32 | 5.94 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,590 | $59,750 | 1.32 | 0.37 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $64,700 | $49,430 | 1.31 | 2.35 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $71,690 | $55,240 | 1.30 | 1.2 |
| Boise City, ID | $63,480 | $49,100 | 1.29 | 1.24 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,940 | $59,320 | 1.28 | 0.99 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $57,810 | $45,220 | 1.28 | 3.7 |
| Tulsa, OK | $59,640 | $46,670 | 1.28 | 0.92 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,330 | $59,070 | 1.28 | 0.59 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $67,040 | $52,710 | 1.27 | Not published by BLS |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,380 | $63,200 | 1.27 | 3.98 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,330 | $49,990 | 1.27 | 1.51 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $64,040 | $50,790 | 1.26 | 1.36 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $58,520 | $46,580 | 1.26 | 0.79 |
| Columbus, OH | $64,260 | $51,340 | 1.25 | 0.48 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,000 | $50,820 | 1.24 | 0.86 |
| Madison, WI | $71,600 | $58,080 | 1.23 | 1.95 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,430 | $60,690 | 1.23 | 1.15 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $58,810 | $48,370 | 1.22 | 0.44 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,200 | $49,650 | 1.21 | 1.35 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,120 | $52,080 | 1.19 | 3.19 |
| Rochester, NY | $60,730 | $51,210 | 1.19 | 1.74 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $72,300 | $61,430 | 1.18 | 0.3 |
| Boulder, CO | $77,350 | $69,580 | 1.11 | 6.04 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,630 | $66,620 | 1.11 | 2.79 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $78,060 | $71,060 | 1.10 | 0.58 |
| Worcester, MA | $60,660 | $57,830 | 1.05 | 1.37 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $52,160 | $51,440 | 1.01 | 0.82 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $77,030 | $84,050 | 0.92 | 4.74 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $48,560 | $56,950 | 0.85 | Not published by BLS |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-3024 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
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Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has a published annual median of $109,990 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount.
A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA row, the published lower quartile is $89,310 and the upper quartile is $129,380. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA employment estimate is 290. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Madison, WI has a published annual median of $71,600 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Madison, WI row, the published lower quartile is $65,520 and the upper quartile is $85,280. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Madison, WI employment estimate is 80. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has a published annual median of $48,560 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX row, the published lower quartile is $44,720 and the upper quartile is $60,140. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX employment estimate is not published. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
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Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has a published annual median of $109,990 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening.
Does Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking give an exact offer for my plant?
Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA has a published annual median of $109,990 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
What does the wage band in Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking describe?
For the same Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA row, the published lower quartile is $89,310 and the upper quartile is $129,380. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
Does the employment figure in Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking measure available candidates?
The Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking: Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, mapped to Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024), in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA employment estimate is 290. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
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What does this ranking mean for your opening?
Mechatronics technician wages are quite broad in BLS data, as the title encompasses roles ranging from entry-level machine assembly to highly complex automated maintenance. When planning your search, align your compensation strategy with the level of automation you maintain, specifically, the sophistication of your PLCs, vision systems, and robotics.
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Mechatronics technician wages are quite broad in BLS data, as the title encompasses roles ranging from entry-level machine assembly to highly complex automated maintenance. When planning your search, align your compensation strategy with the level of automation you maintain, specifically, the sophistication of your PLCs, vision systems, and robotics. A technician who can jump between mechanical alignment and software logic is a rare and highly sought-after professional, and you should plan for compensation that reflects this multi-disciplinary expertise.
The key to hiring a successful mechatronics tech is verifying their ability to troubleshoot cross-discipline faults. A strong candidate checks the physical sensor, the wiring, the logic, and the mechanical assembly in a logical flow. Before interviewing, assess whether their automation background matches your line speed and equipment complexity. Someone who has only worked with basic conveyors may be overwhelmed by high-speed packaging or assembly lines with integrated robotics.
When crafting an offer, consider how much training the role will require. Many mechatronics technicians are early in their careers and may have strong academic foundations but lack long-term plant experience. If you are hiring someone with a mechatronics certificate, expect to provide specific, hands-on mentorship on your unique machines. For Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician in the United States, releases are separate survey estimates. The May 2025 median is $73,900; the May 2024 median is $70,760. Their arithmetic difference is $3,140. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
Use regional salary rankings as a general guide, but rely on your own assessment of the candidate's diagnostic process. A technician who asks insightful questions about your HMI, spare parts, and support systems is demonstrating the mindset of someone who takes ownership of machine performance. Always verify their mechanical fundamentals, such as gearbox tensioning and bearing alignment, since even the most advanced automated system will stop if the mechanical basics are not maintained.
What should you know about questions before using this pay map?
They usually have excellent conceptual training but lack the hands-on troubleshooting experience. For Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician in the United States, releases are separate survey estimates. The May 2025 median is $73,900; the May 2024 median is $70,760. Their arithmetic difference is $3,140.
What is the key difference between mechatronics and standard maintenance?
Mechatronics leans heavily toward automation and control systems. While it shares many mechanical maintenance tasks, it requires a deeper understanding of sensors, servos, and HMI/PLC logic.
How do I know if a mechatronics tech can handle our specific packaging lines?
We ask about the machines they have supported and their familiarity with sensors, servo drives, and pneumatics. We look for specific examples of their work on lines with similar speed and complexity to yours.
Are entry-level graduates with mechatronics certificates ready for the floor?
They usually have excellent conceptual training but lack the hands-on troubleshooting experience. For Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician in the United States, releases are separate survey estimates. The May 2025 median is $73,900; the May 2024 median is $70,760. Their arithmetic difference is $3,140. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
Do I need to screen for vision system experience?
If your lines use cameras for quality inspection or orientation, it is a critical skill. We ask how deep their experience is and if they can perform basic troubleshooting or calibration of those systems.