Colorado
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Colorado
9 listed automation technician programs in Colorado, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $71,540Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $58,500Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,730Median pay (state)
- $88,020Top 10% earn over
570 jobs in Colorado · 9 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 Colorado
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $58,500 | $61,080 | $74,730 | $76,760 | $88,020 | $71,540 | 570 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $59,920 | $62,060 | $77,350 | $77,720 | $95,180 | $75,610 | 120 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $56,790 | $56,800 | $67,040 | $73,270 | $91,390 | $68,100 | — |
Programs
Listed programs in Colorado
Every automation technician program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Littleton, CO | Associate degree | 8 | $4,626–$17,666 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Colorado Mesa University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Colorado Mesa University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Grand Junction, CO | Associate degree | 2 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Colorado Mesa University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $10,257–$25,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Front Range Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Westminster, CO | Associate degree | 8 | $4,668–$17,708 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Front Range Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Westminster, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 14 | $4,668–$17,708 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Morgan Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Fort Morgan, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $4,398–$17,438 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Morgan Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Fort Morgan, CO | Associate degree | 1 | $4,398–$17,438 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Pikes Peak State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Colorado Springs, CO | Associate degree | 1 | $4,662–$17,702 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
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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.