Industrial Automation Technician programs in Missouri
7 listed automation technician programs in Missouri, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $69,360Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,940Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $65,360Median pay (state)
- $96,990Top 10% earn over
230 jobs in Missouri · 7 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 Missouri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $49,940 | $59,180 | $65,360 | $78,970 | $96,990 | $69,360 | 230 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,700 | $65,360 | $70,870 | $82,020 | $104,850 | $74,990 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $50,230 | $57,160 | $63,000 | $81,440 | $97,400 | $68,760 | 90 |
Programs
Listed programs in Missouri
Every automation technician program we matched in Missouri. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Southern State University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Joplin, MO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $9,240–$17,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Moberly Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Moberly, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $4,200–$8,970 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Moberly Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Moberly, MO | Associate degree | 12 | $4,200–$8,970 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Springfield, MO | Associate degree | 5 | $4,372–$7,204 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Pinnacle Career Institute Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Kansas City, MO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 94 | $23,464 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Pinnacle Career Institute Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Kansas City, MO | Associate degree | 20 | $23,464 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| St Charles Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Cottleville, MO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,048–$6,096 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
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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.