California
Industrial Automation Technician programs in California
17 listed automation technician programs in California, plus BLS pay data for the state and 6 metro areas.
- $92,350Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $56,020Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $81,550Median pay (state)
- $129,380Top 10% earn over
1,850 jobs in California · 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 California
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $56,020 | $71,090 | $81,550 | $105,510 | $129,380 | $92,350 | 1,850 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,800 | $89,310 | $109,990 | $129,380 | $132,190 | $112,060 | 290 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $57,990 | $78,530 | $92,360 | $109,290 | $160,660 | $98,940 | 500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $56,020 | $60,220 | $80,250 | $96,900 | $113,990 | $85,210 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $52,490 | $71,320 | $78,590 | $95,380 | $114,560 | $84,450 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $61,450 | $76,710 | $77,030 | $87,120 | $123,930 | $86,160 | 540 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $51,850 | $52,240 | $67,500 | $84,020 | $110,380 | $73,890 | 100 |
Programs
Listed programs in California
Every automation technician program we matched in California. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bakersfield, CA | Associate degree | 22 | $1,450–$11,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Bakersfield College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bakersfield, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 45 | $1,450–$11,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Chaffey College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Chaffey College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,184–$11,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Institute of Technology Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Clovis, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $33,367 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Mission College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Clara, CA | Associate degree | 1 | $1,438–$12,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Mission College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Clara, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $1,438–$12,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Modesto Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Modesto, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $1,276–$8,918 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Modesto Junior College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Modesto, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $1,276–$8,918 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Orange Coast College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Costa Mesa, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $1,222–$11,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| San Joaquin Delta College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Stockton, CA | Associate degree | 3 | $1,180–$9,772 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| San Joaquin Delta College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Stockton, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $1,180–$9,772 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Santa Ana College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Ana, CA | Associate degree | 4 | $1,188–$11,076 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Santa Ana College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Ana, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 7 | $1,188–$11,076 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Santa Rosa, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $1,318–$10,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Southern California Institute of Technology Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Anaheim, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 41 | $20,515 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Trust Automation | San Luis Obispo, CA | 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.