Mississippi
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Mississippi
6 listed automation technician programs in Mississippi, plus BLS pay data for the state.
- $70,200Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $46,780Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $71,420Median pay (state)
- $89,110Top 10% earn over
70 jobs in Mississippi · 6 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 Mississippi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $46,780 | $66,590 | $71,420 | $75,820 | $89,110 | $70,200 | 70 |
| United States | $47,840 | $59,780 | $73,900 | $88,540 | $109,890 | $76,420 | 15,520 |
Programs
Listed programs in Mississippi
Every automation technician program we matched in Mississippi. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Wesson, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Copiah-Lincoln Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Wesson, MS | Associate degree | 0 | $4,600–$6,600 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| East Mississippi Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Scooba, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,170–$7,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| East Mississippi Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Scooba, MS | Associate degree | 6 | $4,170–$7,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Perkinston, MS | Certificate (1-2 years) | 40 | $4,250–$5,250 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Perkinston, MS | Associate degree | 13 | $4,250–$5,250 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.