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Automation mechanic salary
Average automation mechanic salary
$52,526
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Average automation mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for automation mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $66,175 | $31.81 |
| 2 | Montana | $63,489 | $30.52 |
| 3 | Idaho | $71,131 | $34.20 |
| 4 | Utah | $65,971 | $31.72 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $65,637 | $31.56 |
| 6 | Alaska | $66,829 | $32.13 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $60,112 | $28.90 |
| 8 | Washington | $73,594 | $35.38 |
| 9 | Colorado | $70,163 | $33.73 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $59,991 | $28.84 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $66,744 | $32.09 |
| 12 | Maine | $64,216 | $30.87 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $57,158 | $27.48 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $60,738 | $29.20 |
| 15 | Arizona | $60,686 | $29.18 |
| 16 | Mississippi | $54,519 | $26.21 |
| 17 | Iowa | $52,086 | $25.04 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $54,520 | $26.21 |
| 19 | Michigan | $59,500 | $28.61 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $51,841 | $24.92 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $60,525 | $29.10 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $53,253 | $25.60 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $52,006 | $25.00 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $50,781 | $24.41 |
| 25 | Nevada | $50,271 | $24.17 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $49,688 | $23.89 |
| 27 | Illinois | $53,828 | $25.88 |
| 28 | Ohio | $51,950 | $24.98 |
| 29 | Missouri | $52,391 | $25.19 |
| 30 | Indiana | $48,788 | $23.46 |
| 31 | Maryland | $52,092 | $25.04 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $52,555 | $25.27 |
| 33 | Delaware | $50,083 | $24.08 |
| 34 | Oregon | $53,856 | $25.89 |
| 35 | Kansas | $50,040 | $24.06 |
| 36 | Vermont | $47,159 | $22.67 |
| 37 | New York | $53,527 | $25.73 |
| 38 | Georgia | $50,720 | $24.38 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $49,526 | $23.81 |
| 40 | California | $53,709 | $25.82 |
| 41 | Connecticut | $51,674 | $24.84 |
| 42 | Virginia | $50,811 | $24.43 |
| 43 | Texas | $48,941 | $23.53 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $48,097 | $23.12 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $50,019 | $24.05 |
| 46 | Alabama | $42,000 | $20.19 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $46,288 | $22.25 |
| 48 | Massachusetts | $50,703 | $24.38 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $49,405 | $23.75 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $49,144 | $23.63 |
| 51 | Florida | $38,701 | $18.61 |
Automation mechanic salary details
An automation mechanic's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $76,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an automation mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| Average | $52,526 | $4,377 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying automation mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of automation mechanics are controller mechanic, electro mechanic, and industrial maintenance/electrician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Maintenance/Electrician | $57,250 | $4,771 | $27.52 | 97,048 |
| Gas Turbine Technician | $47,405 | $3,950 | $22.79 | 7,931 |
| Industrial Technician | $42,588 | $3,549 | $20.48 | 154,876 |
| Machines Technician | $39,754 | $3,313 | $19.11 | 106,175 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
| Industrial Mechanic | $53,333 | $4,444 | $25.64 | 158,560 |
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Automation mechanic salary trends
The average automation mechanic salary has risen by $8,727 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average automation mechanic earned $43,799 annually, but today, they earn $52,526 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for automation mechanics over the last decade.
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Average automation mechanic salary over time
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Automation mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,500 | $25.25 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $50,700 | $24.39 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $49,500 | $23.82 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $48,600 | $23.37 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $47,400 | $22.77 | +0.7% |
Recently added automation mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | RX Automation Mechanic | Tampa, FL | 06/28/2025 | $47,145 |
| CVS Health | RX Automation Mechanic | Richmond, VA | 06/27/2025 | $47,145 |
| CVS Health | RX Automation Mechanic | Indianapolis, IN | 06/27/2025 | $47,145 |
| CVS Health | RX Automation Mechanic | King of Prussia, PA | 06/27/2025 | $47,145 |
| CVS Health | RX Automation Mechanic | Perrysburg, OH | 06/27/2025 | $47,145 |
| CVS Health | Automation Mechanic | Fairfield, NJ | 06/23/2025 | $44,036 |
| University of Rochester | Iuoe Automation Mechanic A | Rochester, NY | 06/21/2025 | $60,565 |
| CVS Health | Automation Mechanic-3Rd Shift | Mount Prospect, IL | 06/19/2025 | $44,036 |
| Insight Global | Automation Mechanic | Upper Marlboro, MD | 05/29/2025 | $77,219 |
| Aerotek | Industrial Automation Mechanic | Durham, NC | 05/17/2025 | $50,088 |
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