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Job outlook for robotics application engineers in the United States
Are robotics application engineer jobs in demand?
Robotics application engineer job and salary trends over time
Robotics application engineer jobs over time
Robotics application engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 58 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 54 | 0.00% |
Average robotics application engineer salary over time
Robotics application engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,007 | $45.68 | +4.4% |
| 2025 | $91,019 | $43.76 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $89,126 | $42.85 | --0.3% |
| 2023 | $89,374 | $42.97 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $89,420 | $42.99 | +1.5% |
Robotics application engineer jobs by state
Most common states for robotics application engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 272 | 39% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 837 | 10% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 99 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 594 | 9% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 328 | 8% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,936 | 7% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 538 | 7% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 444 | 7% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 401 | 7% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 215 | 7% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 392 | 6% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 107 | 6% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 79 | 6% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 66 | 6% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 36 | 6% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 511 | 5% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 277 | 5% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 193 | 5% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 39 | 5% |
Most common cities for robotics application engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | 3 | 1% | $87,739 |
| 2 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $92,649 |
| 3 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $77,457 |
Robotics Application Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of robotics application engineer experts
Carnegie Mellon University
What's a day at work look like for a Robotics Application Engineer?
John Dolan: Many companies are starting employees in virtual mode, then moving them to the company's geographical location at a later time. So, in some cases graduating students may stay put in the city where they studied for some time before joining their company in a different part of the country. Since a lot of robotics work can be done in simulation and software, the actual content of work for many jobs is not drastically affected by coronavirus restrictions, though virtual meetings are not the same as face-to-face ones. However, ultimately you have to build and physically test robots. The good news it that a lot of such testing is done outdoors, where coronavirus restrictions are not as onerous.
What will help Robotics Application Engineers increase their earning potential?
John Dolan: Two things come immediately to mind: machine learning and software. Machine learning is being used in all kinds of situations, and robotics is no exception, with major application in perception, behaviors, planning, and other aspects. Most robotics jobs also call for a solid understanding of software, so a good knowledge of C++ and/or Python programming, libraries, testing/validation and software engineering is a big plus.