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Robotics Technicians

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

Median salary (BLS)

$73,900

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$48k – $110k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

AI exposure

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $99,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$8,175–$22,500

Time to qualify

2.2 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Associate degree (community college)

    Degree

    Two years at in-district rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $4,050/yr, plus ~$1,200/yr books & supplies.

    $8,000–$22,000 · 2 years source

  2. 2

    FE exam (optional — PE track)

    Certification

    The Fundamentals of Engineering exam is the first step toward a PE license; many engineering roles never need it.

    $175–$500 · 2 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Robotics Technicians" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Robotics Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $47,840

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Robotics Technicians

    Established

    $73,900

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Robotics Technicians

    Senior

    $91,895

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

Any field

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