Indiana
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Indiana
11 listed automation technician programs in Indiana, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $54,370Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $41,120Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $47,440Median pay (state)
- $74,090Top 10% earn over
290 jobs in Indiana · 11 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 Indiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $41,120 | $41,120 | $47,440 | $72,910 | $74,090 | $54,370 | 290 |
| 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 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,010 | $60,010 | $67,020 | $79,760 | $114,380 | $73,280 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $48,290 | $48,290 | $58,810 | $65,270 | $83,190 | $62,010 | 30 |
Programs
Listed programs in Indiana
Every automation technician program we matched in Indiana. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Institute of Technology Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Fort Wayne, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $32,459 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Fort Wayne, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $9,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Indianapolis, IN | Associate degree | 3 | $5,154–$9,935 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Vincennes University Robotics Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Vincennes University Robotics Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Associate degree | 0 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Vincennes University Robotics Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 262 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Vincennes University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 56 | $7,126–$16,858 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Vincennes University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Vincennes, IN | Associate degree | 54 | $7,126–$16,858 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.