Florida
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Florida
25 listed automation technician programs in Florida, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $73,770Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $53,360Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $75,450Median pay (state)
- $96,800Top 10% earn over
500 jobs in Florida · 25 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 Florida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $53,360 | $61,160 | $75,450 | $80,640 | $96,800 | $73,770 | 500 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $57,630 | $78,150 | $80,640 | $80,640 | $96,800 | $79,970 | 110 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $56,340 | $67,950 | $74,600 | $74,600 | $114,340 | $80,060 | 40 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $48,390 | $48,390 | $64,930 | $81,260 | $109,830 | $71,710 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Florida
Every automation technician program we matched in Florida. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,830–$8,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Chipola College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Marianna, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,084–$8,914 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| College of Central Florida Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Ocala, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $2,710–$10,517 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Eastern Florida State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Melbourne, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $2,496–$9,739 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $2,878–$9,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Gulf Coast State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Panama City, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,370–$8,635 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Hillsborough Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Tampa, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $2,506–$9,111 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Hillsborough Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Tampa, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $2,506–$9,111 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Indian River State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Fort Pierce, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,764–$10,201 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Associate degree | 1 | $26,016 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Manatee Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Bradenton, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 26 | $1,500 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Miami Dade College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Miami, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $2,838–$9,661 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| North Florida College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Madison, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,054–$11,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Palm Beach State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Lake Worth, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,050–$10,910 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pasco-Hernando State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | New Port Richey, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $3,155–$12,032 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pensacola State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Pensacola, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $2,363–$9,535 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Pensacola State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Pensacola, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $2,363–$9,535 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Polk State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Winter Haven, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $2,694–$9,817 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Saint Johns River State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Palatka, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $2,591–$9,335 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Seminole State College of Florida Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Sanford, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 34 | $3,122–$11,447 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| South Florida State College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Avon Park, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $3,165–$11,859 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Suncoast Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Sarasota, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,669 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Jacksonville Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Jacksonville, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 120 | $21,025 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Valencia College Robotics Technology/Technician | Orlando, FL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $2,664–$9,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Withlacoochee Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Inverness, FL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $3,294 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | 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.