Robotics Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for robotics technicians is $73,900 a year. By state, it ranges from $47,440 in Indiana to $119,320 in New Mexico. These figures are for the broader BLS group “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $47,840
- 25th percentile
- $59,780
- Median
- $73,900
- 75th percentile
- $88,540
- Top 10%
- $109,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job (broader BLS group “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians”). About 15,520 jobs.
Median pay in 40 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $119,320 | +61% | $98,350 | $123,240 | 670 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $82,820 | +12% | $62,570 | $137,020 | 90 |
| 3 | Maine | $82,510 | +12% | $52,310 | $98,190 | Not published |
| 4 | Nevada | $82,010 | +11% | $37,470 | $117,940 | 220 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,860 | +11% | $63,820 | $107,340 | 140 |
| 6 | California | $81,550 | +10% | $56,020 | $129,380 | 1,850 |
| 7 | Washington | $81,220 | +10% | $61,540 | $117,760 | 570 |
| 8 | Arizona | $80,930 | +10% | $41,600 | $105,730 | 120 |
| 9 | Alaska | $80,290 | +9% | $61,400 | $131,130 | 40 |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,400 | +7% | $63,780 | $98,160 | 250 |
| 11 | Montana | $77,340 | +5% | $60,390 | $89,530 | 70 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $76,290 | +3% | $59,920 | $104,850 | 580 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $75,780 | +3% | $52,670 | $108,610 | 80 |
| 14 | Florida | $75,450 | +2% | $53,360 | $96,800 | 500 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $75,410 | +2% | $55,850 | $112,840 | 120 |
| 16 | Maryland | $75,330 | +2% | $62,290 | $144,060 | 90 |
| 17 | Virginia | $74,880 | +1% | $48,700 | $105,130 | 570 |
| 18 | Colorado | $74,730 | +1% | $58,500 | $88,020 | 570 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $74,710 | +1% | $49,270 | $98,750 | 650 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $73,630 | 0% | $51,460 | $99,260 | 920 |
| 21 | Ohio | $73,050 | −1% | $48,790 | $109,320 | 350 |
| 22 | Iowa | $73,010 | −1% | $42,640 | $94,470 | 180 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $72,800 | −1% | $59,330 | $77,910 | 130 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $71,420 | −3% | $46,780 | $89,110 | 70 |
| 25 | Idaho | $70,830 | −4% | $44,460 | $83,580 | 120 |
| 26 | Georgia | $68,720 | −7% | $47,620 | $119,080 | 170 |
| 27 | New York | $68,010 | −8% | $50,600 | $105,180 | 410 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $67,610 | −9% | $46,430 | $101,540 | 270 |
| 29 | Oregon | $67,140 | −9% | $39,520 | $81,470 | 160 |
| 30 | Alabama | $66,660 | −10% | $40,390 | $102,650 | 70 |
| 31 | Missouri | $65,360 | −12% | $49,940 | $96,990 | 230 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $65,270 | −12% | $48,290 | $101,500 | 70 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $65,100 | −12% | $45,150 | $84,530 | 140 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $64,720 | −12% | $51,410 | $85,490 | 190 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $63,330 | −14% | $50,100 | $85,420 | 800 |
| 36 | Michigan | $62,460 | −15% | $51,720 | $80,420 | 850 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $61,670 | −17% | $50,180 | $82,220 | 400 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $60,040 | −19% | $51,960 | $109,140 | 200 |
| 39 | Texas | $54,460 | −26% | $41,890 | $105,640 | 1,800 |
| 40 | Indiana | $47,440 | −36% | $41,120 | $74,090 | 290 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates for the broader group “Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians”. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Robotics Technicians salary questions
Which state pays robotics technicians the most?
New Mexico, with a median of $119,320 a year (+61% vs. the national median of $73,900). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays robotics technicians the least?
Indiana, with a median of $47,440 a year (−36% vs. national).
Where do most robotics technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,850, with a median of $81,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.