Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
SOC code 17-3024 · O*NET-SOC 17-3024.00 · Medium preparation needed · Science and engineering
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$73,900
a year
Hourly
$35.53
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$76,420
$36.74 per hour
Middle 50%
$59,780 – $88,540
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$47,840 – $109,890
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
15,520
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $47,840
- $23.00/hr
- 25th percentile
- $59,780
- $28.74/hr
- Median percentile
- $73,900
- $35.53/hr
- 75th percentile
- $88,540
- $42.57/hr
- 90th percentile
- $109,890
- $52.83/hr
Job outlook · federal projection 2024–34
+1%
Growing about as fast as average
15,000
jobs in 2024
15,100
projected for 2034
About 100 more jobs
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections, 2024–34. Projections describe the broader occupation group and are estimates, not guarantees.
What do electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians do?
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Develop, test, or program new robots.
- Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
- Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
- Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
- Inspect parts for surface defects.
- Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold post-secondary certificate — 32% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Post-Secondary Certificate32%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree30%
- Bachelor's Degree11%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)10%
Common questions
How much does an electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians earn?
The national median is $73,900 a year. The full range runs from $47,840 at the 10th percentile to $109,890 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Is electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in demand?
Federal projections expect employment to grow by about 1% between 2024 and 2034 — growing about as fast as average. Openings also come from people retiring or changing jobs, which the growth figure does not count.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Monitoring3.8/5
- Critical Thinking3.6/5
- Reading Comprehension3.3/5
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.1/5
- Mechanical3.7/5
- Engineering and Technology3.6/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Production and Processing3.1/5
- Mathematics3.1/5
- Design2.8/5
- Telecommunications2.8/5
Transferable strengths: Operations Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Repairing, Quality Control Analysis, Operation and Control, Judgment and Decision Making.