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Electromechanical technician: pay, job outlook and how to become one

Updated October 29, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data. Published by Humblebee.

$73,900median pay per year, or $35.53 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $47,840lowest 10% earn less
  2. $59,78025th percentile
  3. $73,900median
  4. $88,54075th percentile
  5. $109,890top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[4]Median for all US jobs, $50,980[5]

An electromechanical technician earned a median of $73,900 a year in May 2025[1]. Jobs are projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, a little slower than the 3.5% for all occupations[2][3].

Job growth, 2025–35
+2.6%[2]
Openings per year
1,400[6]
Typical entry education
Associate's degree[7]

How much do electromechanical technicians make?

The official BLS category is Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. In May 2025 the median wage was $73,900 a year, or $35.53 an hour[1]. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $76,420 a year, or $36.74 an hour[8].

For all occupations in the US, the median was $50,980[5].

Pay varied a lot across the range of workers:

Percentile Annual wage Hourly wage
10th[4][9] $47,840 $23.00
25th[4][9] $59,780 $28.74
Median[1] $73,900 $35.53
75th[4][9] $88,540 $42.57
90th[4][9] $109,890 $52.83

A percentile is a boundary. The lowest-paid 10% of workers earned less than $47,840[4]. BLS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary[10].

These figures cover full-time and part-time wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, bonuses that are not tied to production, and the cost of benefits[11].

Pay by state and city

New Mexico had the highest median wage among the 40 states with published data, at $119,320[12]. North Dakota ($82,820), Maine ($82,510) and Nevada ($82,010) came next[12]. Texas had a median of $54,460 and Indiana had $47,440, the lowest listed[12].

California had the most jobs, with 1,850, followed by Texas with 1,800[13]. Massachusetts, Michigan and North Carolina rounded out the top five[13].

Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA had the highest median at $109,990[14]. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA followed at $100,090, and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $92,360[14]. The metro area with the most jobs was Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH with 750, ahead of Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI with 610[15].

Show median pay in 40 states
StateMedian per yearJobs
New Mexico[12]$119,320670
North Dakota$82,82090
Maine$82,510n/a
Nevada$82,010220
Connecticut$81,860140
California$81,5501,850
Washington$81,220570
Arizona$80,930120
Alaska$80,29040
Illinois$79,400250
Montana$77,34070
Wisconsin$76,290580
New Hampshire$75,78080
Florida$75,450500
Louisiana$75,410120
Maryland$75,33090
Virginia$74,880570
Colorado$74,730570
Pennsylvania$74,710650
Massachusetts$73,630920
Ohio$73,050350
Iowa$73,010180
Nebraska$72,800130
Mississippi$71,42070
Idaho$70,830120
Georgia$68,720170
New York$68,010410
South Carolina$67,610270
Oregon$67,140160
Alabama$66,66070
Missouri$65,360230
Kentucky$65,27070
Oklahoma$65,100140
Tennessee$64,720190
North Carolina$63,330800
Michigan$62,460850
Minnesota$61,670400
New Jersey$60,040200
Texas$54,4601,800
Indiana$47,440290

How to become an electromechanical technician

BLS lists an associate's degree as the typical education for entry. It lists no work experience in a related job and no typical on-the-job training[7]. The Occupational Outlook Handbook says a postsecondary certificate is also a common route[16].

In an O*NET survey of 38 workers, 32% said a postsecondary certificate was required and 30% said an associate's degree[20]. Another 11% said a bachelor's degree and 10% said a high school diploma[20]. This is a small survey, so treat it as a rough picture.

What electromechanical technicians do

They work with automated and electromechanical equipment. They operate, test, maintain or adjust it, and they may help engineers test and design robotics equipment[21]. Common tasks reported to O*NET include:

BLS says the job calls for attention to detail, steady hands, math, mechanical skill and clear writing[23][24][25][26][27]. Workers also need to follow instructions from engineers and explain problems back to them[28].

Where they work

These technicians work with electrical and mechanical engineers. Most jobs are in manufacturing, such as computer and electronic products and machinery, and in professional, scientific and technical services. Workers often split time between production sites and offices[29]. Engineering services was the largest single employer group, at 13%[30].

Most work full time, and some put in over 40 hours weekly[31]. Equipment or toxic materials can pose hazards, but incidents are rare when safety procedures are followed[32].

Job outlook

BLS projects employment to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 15,700 to 16,200 jobs, a change of +400[2]. For all occupations the projected growth is 3.5%[3]. These counts include self-employed workers[2]. About 1.2% of these technicians were self-employed in 2025[33].

BLS projects about 1,400 openings a year[6]. That count includes jobs that open when people retire or switch occupations, not only new jobs[6]. Each year, 3% of workers leave the labor force and 5.2% move to a different occupation[34].

BLS names automation as a factor. As automation in manufacturing increases, the occupation's share of employment decreases[35].

Is it a good fit?

The pay is above the all-occupations median, and the typical entry route is an associate's degree or certificate with no required work experience[1][5][7]. Growth of 2.6% is slower than the 3.5% for all occupations[2][3]. The 1,400 yearly openings include jobs left by people who retire or change occupations[6]. The job suits people who like hands-on testing, small parts and precise measurement[22][23][24]. Pay differs a lot by place, so check your own state and metro area before you decide[12][14].

Related occupations from O*NET, with BLS median pay and projected growth[36].

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electromechanical technician make an hour?
The median hourly wage was $35.53 in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $23.00 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $52.83[9].
What degree do you need to be an electromechanical technician?
BLS lists an associate's degree as the typical entry education[7]. The Occupational Outlook Handbook says a postsecondary certificate can also work[16].
Is electromechanical technician in demand?
Employment is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035[2], compared with 3.5% for all occupations[3]. About 1,400 openings a year are projected[6].
What is the highest paying state for electromechanical technicians?
New Mexico, with a median of $119,320 in May 2025[12]. North Dakota was second at $82,820[12].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in the US was $73,900 per year and $35.53 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS Employment Projections: employment of Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 15,700 to 16,200 jobs (a change of +400). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
  3. BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: 10th percentile $47,840, 25th percentile $59,780, 75th percentile $88,540, 90th percentile $109,890. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. BLS Employment Projections: about 1,400 openings for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
  7. BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians was $76,420 per year and $36.74 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: 10th percentile $23.00, 25th percentile $28.74, 75th percentile $42.57, 90th percentile $52.83. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Median annual wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians jobs: California 1,850; Texas 1,800; Massachusetts 920; Michigan 850; North Carolina 800. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (areas with at least 100 jobs): San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $109,990; Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,090; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,360; Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $80,640; San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $80,250; Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $79,400; Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $78,260; Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $78,060. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians jobs: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 750 (median $73,630); Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 610 (median $62,120); San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA 540 (median $77,030); Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 500 (median $92,360); Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 360 (median $100,090); Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 330 (median $52,160). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  17. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Education. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  18. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Education. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  19. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  20. O*NET 17-3024.00 survey of workers (38 respondents), education level they say is required: Post-Secondary Certificate 32%, Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree 30%, Bachelor's Degree 11%, High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) 10%, Some College Courses 7%, Master's Degree 6% (levels under 5% not listed). O*NET OnLine
  21. O*NET description of Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. O*NET OnLine
  22. O*NET task list for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians. O*NET OnLine
  23. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  24. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  25. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  26. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  27. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  28. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  29. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  30. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, largest employers of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians in 2025: Engineering services 13%. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  31. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Work Schedules. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  32. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  33. BLS Employment Projections: 1.2% of Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
  34. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 annual average for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: 3% of workers leave the labor force each year and 5.2% move to a different occupation. BLS Employment Projections
  35. BLS Employment Projections, factor affecting employment of Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: Capital/labor substitution - share decreases as automation in manufacturing continues to increase. BLS Employment Projections
  36. Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine

Notes are for reading the data only. They are not facts and cannot be cited: use the wage_scope and percentile_meaning facts instead. OEWS employment (jobs in May 2025) and Employment Projections employment (2025, includes self-employed) are different measures and can differ. O*NET education shares come from a small survey of workers in the occupation, not from all workers.

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