Minnesota
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Minnesota
38 listed automation technician programs in Minnesota, plus BLS pay data for the state and 1 metro area.
- $65,990Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $50,180Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $61,670Median pay (state)
- $82,220Top 10% earn over
400 jobs in Minnesota · 38 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 Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $50,180 | $54,770 | $61,670 | $75,950 | $82,220 | $65,990 | 400 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $55,800 | $61,670 | $75,940 | $78,330 | $94,150 | $74,020 | 190 |
Programs
Listed programs in Minnesota
Every automation technician program we matched in Minnesota. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Alexandria, MN | Associate degree | 21 | $6,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Alexandria, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Alexandria Technical & Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Alexandria, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Associate degree | 9 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 2 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Central Lakes College-Brainerd Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brainerd, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,476 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Robotics Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Associate degree | 34 | $28,293 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology Robotics Technology/Technician | Minneapolis, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $28,293 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Hennepin Technical College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Associate degree | 0 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Hennepin Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Hennepin Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Associate degree | 29 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Hennepin Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 4 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Hennepin Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Brooklyn Park, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 59 | $7,069 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Lake Superior College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Duluth, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,931 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Robotics Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Associate degree | 5 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Minnesota State College Southeast Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Winona, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,816 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Granite Falls, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Granite Falls, MN | Associate degree | 1 | $6,741 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Northland Community and Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Thief River Falls, MN | Associate degree | 0 | $6,589 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pine Technical & Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Pine City, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $4,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pine Technical & Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Pine City, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $4,926 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ridgewater College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Willmar, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ridgewater College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Willmar, MN | Associate degree | 5 | $6,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ridgewater College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Willmar, MN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $6,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ridgewater College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Willmar, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,340 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Riverland Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Austin, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Riverland Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Austin, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Riverland Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Austin, MN | Associate degree | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Riverland Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Austin, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $6,576 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| South Central College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | North Mankato, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 6 | $6,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| South Central College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | North Mankato, MN | Associate degree | 39 | $6,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| South Central College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | North Mankato, MN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $6,434 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $6,362 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Saint Cloud, MN | Associate degree | 6 | $6,362 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.