Illinois
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Illinois
24 listed automation technician programs in Illinois, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $82,920Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $63,780Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $79,400Median pay (state)
- $98,160Top 10% earn over
250 jobs in Illinois · 24 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 Illinois
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $63,780 | $77,850 | $79,400 | $95,740 | $98,160 | $82,920 | 250 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,760 | $77,850 | $79,400 | $95,740 | $97,890 | $81,360 | 190 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,700 | $65,360 | $70,870 | $82,020 | $104,850 | $74,990 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Illinois
Every automation technician program we matched in Illinois. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of DuPage Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| College of DuPage Robotics Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| College of DuPage Robotics Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Associate degree | 3 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| College of Lake County Robotics Technology/Technician | Grayslake, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| College of Lake County Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Grayslake, IL | Associate degree | 11 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| College of Lake County Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Grayslake, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Heartland Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Normal, IL | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 8 | $5,610–$13,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Illinois Central College Robotics Technology/Technician | East Peoria, IL | Associate degree | 8 | $4,800–$12,150 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| John Wood Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Quincy, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,700–$9,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Kaskaskia College Robotics Technology/Technician | Centralia, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,980–$12,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Kaskaskia College Robotics Technology/Technician | Centralia, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,980–$12,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Kishwaukee College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Malta, IL | Associate degree | 5 | $4,800–$14,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Lake Land College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Mattoon, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $4,620–$14,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Lake Land College Robotics Technology/Technician | Mattoon, IL | Associate degree | 3 | $4,620–$14,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Lake Land College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Mattoon, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,620–$14,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| McHenry County College Robotics Technology/Technician | Crystal Lake, IL | Associate degree | 1 | $4,162–$15,945 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Moraine Valley Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Palos Hills, IL | Associate degree | 2 | $3,942–$10,086 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Oakton College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Des Plaines, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 13 | $3,985–$12,462 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Oakton College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Des Plaines, IL | Associate degree | 1 | $3,985–$12,462 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Oakton College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Des Plaines, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,985–$12,462 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Rend Lake College Robotics Technology/Technician | Ina, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Waubonsee Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Sugar Grove, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,576–$9,131 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Waubonsee Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Sugar Grove, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $3,576–$9,131 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Swiss Automation, Inc. | Barrington, IL | 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.