Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$70,760
~$34/hr · ~$5,897/mo
US Jobs
15K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
This occupation involves a significant amount of physical labor, including soldering, operating metalworking machinery, and repairing hydraulic systems, which provides a strong barrier against full AI automation. However, AI will increasingly assist with the knowledge-based aspects of the job, such as analyzing test results, interpreting complex schematics, and diagnosing faults in the very robotic systems these technicians maintain.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OHBEST VALUE | $106,810 | Below avg (90.6) | $117,861 |
| Midland, TX | $100,720 | Below avg (95.4) | $105,595 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $110,390 | Above avg (107.0) | $103,158 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $107,680 | Above avg (112.7) | $95,519 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $108,910 | Above avg (117.6) | $92,649 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $83,380 | Below avg (93.2) | $89,461 |
| Reno, NV | $87,130 | Average (98.0) | $88,885 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $84,970 | Average (97.7) | $86,951 |
| Richmond, VA | $83,060 | Average (98.3) | $84,465 |
| Bozeman, MT | $80,940 | Average (99.0) | $81,752 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $73,210 | Below avg (90.5) | $80,905 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $72,080 | Below avg (89.1) | $80,866 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $88,080 | Above avg (109.1) | $80,740 |
| Akron, OH | $74,910 | Below avg (92.9) | $80,614 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $78,580 | Average (98.3) | $79,950 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$34/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,897/mo
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