Iowa
Industrial Automation Technician pay in Iowa
What automation and mechatronics technicians earn in Iowa: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 1 metro area, plus job counts and 30 listed training programs.
- $71,120Average pay (state)
- $42,640Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $73,010Median pay (state)
- $94,470Top 10% earn over
180 jobs in Iowa · 30 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Industrial Automation Technician pay in Iowa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $42,640 | $57,040 | $73,010 | $80,680 | $94,470 | $71,120 | 180 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $40,220 | $50,840 | $78,150 | $86,470 | $96,260 | $73,980 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in Iowa
Every automation technician program we matched in Iowa. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Associate degree | 3 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 27 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Ankeny, IA | Associate degree | 8 | $6,030–$6,930 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 19 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Associate degree | 16 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Davenport, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 29 | $5,016–$6,624 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Hawkeye Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Waterloo, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $6,786–$6,815 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Hawkeye Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Waterloo, IA | Associate degree | 12 | $6,786–$6,815 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Indian Hills Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Indian Hills Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Ottumwa, IA | Associate degree | 6 | $5,232–$6,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Iowa Central Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Fort Dodge, IA | Associate degree | 3 | $7,050–$9,915 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Estherville, IA | Associate degree | 5 | $7,616–$8,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Associate degree | 2 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Iowa Western Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Iowa Western Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Iowa Western Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Council Bluffs, IA | Associate degree | 1 | $7,050–$7,200 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Kirkwood Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Cedar Rapids, IA | Associate degree | 3 | $6,288–$8,388 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Southeastern Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | West Burlington, IA | Associate degree | 10 | $6,660–$6,810 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Sioux City, IA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $5,306–$5,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Sioux City, IA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $5,306–$5,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Sioux City, IA | Associate degree | 17 | $5,306–$5,450 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Commercial Automation Systems (ABC) | Grimes, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electrical Automation | Le MArs, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Invio Automation | Eldridge, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Kuhl Electric & Automation | Davenport, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| TDS Automation | Waverly, IA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Tds Automation - Waverly, Ia. | Waverly, IA | 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.