Industrial Automation Technician programs in Arizona
17 listed automation technician programs in Arizona, plus BLS pay data for the state and 1 metro area.
- $79,560Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $41,600Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $80,930Median pay (state)
- $105,730Top 10% earn over
120 jobs in Arizona · 17 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Industrial Automation Technician pay in Arizona
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $41,600 | $71,190 | $80,930 | $89,830 | $105,730 | $79,560 | 120 |
| United States | $47,840 | $59,780 | $73,900 | $88,540 | $109,890 | $76,420 | 15,520 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $73,320 | $78,620 | $80,930 | $94,630 | $105,730 | $86,580 | 80 |
Programs
Listed programs in Arizona
Every automation technician program we matched in Arizona. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County Community College District Robotics Technology/Technician | Sierra Vista, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,304–$6,192 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Coconino Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Flagstaff, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,979–$10,419 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Eastern Arizona College Robotics Technology/Technician | Thatcher, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,352–$9,552 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Avondale, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Avondale, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Avondale, AZ | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Estrella Mountain Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Avondale, AZ | Associate degree | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Mesa Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Mesa Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Mesa Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 29 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Mesa Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 4 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Mesa Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Mesa, AZ | Associate degree | 10 | $2,358–$8,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pima Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Tucson, AZ | Associate degree | 11 | $2,442–$7,758 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Refrigeration School Inc Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Phoenix, AZ | Certificate (1-2 years) | 413 | $24,625 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Sonoran Desert Institute Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Tempe, AZ | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 248 | $12,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| University of Advancing Technology Robotics Technology/Technician | Tempe, AZ | Associate degree | 8 | $19,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Eclipse Automation Southwest LLC | Mesa, AZ | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.