SOC 17-3024 · May 2025 · United States
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $73,900 per year, measured over 15,520 jobs. The highest state median is in New Mexico, at $119,320.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow more slowly than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +1.1%
- Openings per year
- 1,300
- Typical entry-level education
- Associate's degree
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 151.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Mexico pays $119,320 and Indiana pays $47,440.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Mexico | $119,320 | 670 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $82,820 | 90 | |
| 3 | Maine | $82,510 | — | |
| 4 | Nevada | $82,010 | 220 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $81,860 | 140 | |
| 6 | California | $81,550 | 1,850 | |
| 7 | Washington | $81,220 | 570 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $80,930 | 120 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $80,290 | 40 | |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,400 | 250 |
States with the most Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,850 | $81,550 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,800 | $54,460 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 920 | $73,630 | |
| 4 | Michigan | 850 | $62,460 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 800 | $63,330 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | 670 | $119,320 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 650 | $74,710 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 580 | $76,290 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 570 | $74,730 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 570 | $74,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $109,990 | 290 |
| 2 | Toledo | $109,890 | 40 |
| 3 | Bridgeport | $103,780 | 30 |
| 4 | Seattle | $100,090 | 360 |
| 5 | Hartford | $97,200 | 50 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $92,360 | 500 |
| 7 | Portland | $83,250 | — |
| 8 | Reno | $82,790 | 80 |
| 9 | Providence | $81,390 | 70 |
| 10 | Durham | $81,190 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.