Industrial Automation Technician programs in Georgia
15 listed automation technician programs in Georgia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $74,260Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,620Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $68,720Median pay (state)
- $119,080Top 10% earn over
170 jobs in Georgia · 15 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 Georgia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $47,620 | $56,270 | $68,720 | $85,070 | $119,080 | $74,260 | 170 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $47,870 | $59,580 | $73,550 | $102,120 | $126,280 | $79,310 | 90 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $52,470 | $59,910 | $64,300 | $72,040 | $72,050 | $65,190 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Georgia
Every automation technician program we matched in Georgia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Technical College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Albany, GA | Associate degree | 0 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Albany Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Albany, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,364–$5,932 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Athens Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Athens, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,390–$5,958 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Chattahoochee Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Marietta, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,540–$6,108 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Columbus Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Columbus, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,052–$7,262 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Rome, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $4,950–$8,802 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Rome, GA | Associate degree | 8 | $4,950–$8,802 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Clarkston, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,386–$5,954 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Lanier Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Gainesville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $3,980–$7,190 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| North Georgia Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Clarkesville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,330–$5,898 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Sandersville, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,380–$5,948 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| South Georgia Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Americus, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,992–$7,202 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Griffin, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,516–$6,084 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| West Georgia Technical College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Waco, GA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,410–$5,978 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| After Hours Automation LLC | Elberton, GA | 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.