Occupation salary profile

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

SOC 17-3024 BLS OEWS May 2025 H-1B LCAs, last 12 months

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

National median · BLS
$73,900
▲ +4.44% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
$81,000
▲ +35% YoY · 10 LCAs
Average salary · BLS
$76,420
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
15,520
Jobs (BLS)
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Pay range for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation; H-1B covers 10 certified Labor Condition Applications filed by sponsoring employers in the last 12 months.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS) H-1B sponsored
10th — entry pay$47,840$54,120
25th$59,780$68,713
Median (50th)$73,900$81,000
75th$88,540$84,121
90th — top pay$109,890$100,300
H-1B sponsors pay a median of $81,000 for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians — 9.6% above the BLS national median of $73,900.

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

BLS projects employment of electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
15,700 → 16,200
+400 jobs
Projected change
+2.6%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,400
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
1.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need an associate's degree →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

H-1B sponsored pay

Pay by H-1B wage level

Employers assign every H-1B filing a Department of Labor prevailing-wage level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). Pay rises steeply with level.

H-1B median $81,000
Change vs prior year +35%
After inflation (CPI-U) +30.9%
Skills & tools

Skills needed for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Operations Monitoring4.0
  • Troubleshooting3.9
  • Monitoring3.8
  • Repairing3.8
  • Critical Thinking3.6
  • Quality Control Analysis3.6
  • Operation and Control3.5
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.4
  • Complex Problem Solving3.3
  • Reading Comprehension3.3
Top knowledge areas
  • Computers and Electronics4.1
  • Mechanical3.7
  • Engineering and Technology3.6
  • English Language3.2
  • Mathematics3.1
  • Production and Processing3.1
  • Design2.8
  • Telecommunications2.8
Software and technology used
Autodesk AutoCADC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksESRI ArcGIS softwareLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonSAP softwareThe MathWorks MATLABUNIXAirdataAutodesk InventorAutomation Studio

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians do

  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  • Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect parts for surface defects.
  • Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  • Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Also called
Electro-MechanicElectromechanical Technician (EM Technician)Electronics Technician (Electronics Tech)Mechanical Technician (Mechanical Tech)Automation Technician (Automation Tech)Electromechanical Assembler (EM Assembler)Process Control TechProduct Test SpecialistTest Engineering Technician (Test Engineering Tech)Test Technician (Test Tech)
Specialties within this occupation
  • Robotics Technicians
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.