Mechatronics Engineers
SOC code 17-2199 · O*NET-SOC 17-2199.05 · Considerable preparation needed · Science and engineering
Mechatronics Engineers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$122,930
a year
Hourly
$59.10
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$125,330
$60.26 per hour
Middle 50%
$90,970 – $158,090
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$66,810 – $189,950
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
154,070
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
These pay and employment figures are for the broader BLS group “Engineers, All Other”, not this job alone.
- 10th percentile
- $66,810
- $32.12/hr
- 25th percentile
- $90,970
- $43.73/hr
- Median percentile
- $122,930
- $59.10/hr
- 75th percentile
- $158,090
- $76.01/hr
- 90th percentile
- $189,950
- $91.32/hr
What does a mechatronics engineer do?
Research, design, develop, or test automation, intelligent systems, smart devices, or industrial systems control.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
- Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
- Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
- Implement or test design solutions.
- Maintain technical project files.
- Identify materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
- Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
- Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
How to become a mechatronics engineer
Most people in this role hold bachelor's degree — 66% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 4 — Considerable preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Bachelor's Degree66%
- Some College Courses21%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree10%
- Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Common questions
How much does a mechatronics engineer earn?
The national median is $122,930 a year. The full range runs from $66,810 at the 10th percentile to $189,950 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a mechatronics engineer without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 4, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension3.8/5
- Writing3.8/5
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Active Listening3.6/5
- Speaking3.5/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Monitoring3.4/5
Knowledge areas
- Engineering and Technology4.7/5
- Design4.3/5
- Production and Processing4.2/5
- Mechanical4.1/5
- Mathematics3.9/5
- Physics3.3/5
- Computers and Electronics3.0/5
- English Language3.0/5
Transferable strengths: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Evaluation.