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Robotics Technicians

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $73,900/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$47,840$109,890

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +1.1% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionEquipment MaintenanceActive ListeningOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control AnalysisOperation and Control
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignMathematicsEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingPhysics
Core tasks

Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.

Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.

Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.

Modify computer-controlled robot movements.

Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.

Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.

Attach wires between controllers.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Robotics Technicians?

The median pay for Robotics Technicians is $73,900 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Robotics Technicians?

Employment for Robotics Technicians is projected to change +1.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Robotics Technicians?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Robotics Technicians?

About 1,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.