Ohio
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Ohio
53 listed automation technician programs in Ohio, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $74,620Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,790Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $73,050Median pay (state)
- $109,320Top 10% earn over
350 jobs in Ohio · 53 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 Ohio
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $48,790 | $61,070 | $73,050 | $83,540 | $109,320 | $74,620 | 350 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo, OH | $47,750 | $109,890 | $109,890 | $109,910 | $109,910 | $99,330 | 40 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $60,010 | $60,010 | $67,020 | $79,760 | $114,380 | $73,280 | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,520 | $50,560 | $64,260 | $78,210 | $99,510 | $69,970 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in Ohio
Every automation technician program we matched in Ohio. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Career Center Robotics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 6 | $935 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Bowling Green State University-Firelands Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Huron, OH | Associate degree | 4 | $6,609–$14,597 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County Robotics Technology/Technician | Newark, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $852 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Cincinnati, OH | Associate degree | 9 | $5,517–$10,044 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Cincinnati, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $5,517–$10,044 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Clark State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Springfield, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,633–$8,529 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Clark State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Springfield, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,633–$8,529 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Columbus State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Columbus, OH | Associate degree | 31 | $5,788–$11,838 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Edison State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Piqua, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $4,739–$8,826 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Edison State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Piqua, OH | Associate degree | 13 | $4,739–$8,826 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Edison State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Piqua, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 170 | $4,739–$8,826 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| James A. Rhodes State College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 30 | $4,680–$9,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| James A. Rhodes State College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Associate degree | 38 | $4,680–$9,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| James A. Rhodes State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,680–$9,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| James A. Rhodes State College Robotics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,680–$9,360 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Lorain County Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Elyria, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Lorain County Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Elyria, OH | Associate degree | 4 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Lorain County Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Elyria, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 25 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Lorain County Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Elyria, OH | Associate degree | 1 | $4,525–$9,120 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Marion Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Marion, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Marion Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Marion, OH | Associate degree | 3 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Marion Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Marion, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Marion Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Marion, OH | Associate degree | 2 | $6,397–$10,687 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| North Central State College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Mansfield, OH | Associate degree | 30 | $4,864–$9,583 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northwest State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Archbold, OH | Associate degree | 9 | $4,818–$9,410 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northwest State Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Archbold, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $4,818–$9,410 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lancaster, OH | Associate degree | 1 | $6,552–$9,788 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Athens, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $14,582–$25,796 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Athens, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $14,582–$25,796 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Owens Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Perrysburg, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $6,109–$10,982 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Shawnee State University Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Portsmouth, OH | Associate degree | 6 | $10,894–$17,808 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Shawnee State University Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Portsmouth, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 1 | $10,894–$17,808 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Sinclair Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Sinclair Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Associate degree | 5 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Sinclair Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 5 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Sinclair Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 6 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Sinclair Community College Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Dayton, OH | Associate degree | 27 | $3,675–$8,556 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Southern State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Hillsboro, OH | Associate degree | 3 | $6,062–$11,118 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Stark State College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | North Canton, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,910–$8,006 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Stark State College Robotics Technology/Technician | North Canton, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $4,910–$8,006 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Stark State College Robotics Technology/Technician | North Canton, OH | Associate degree | 1 | $4,910–$8,006 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Stark State College Robotics Technology/Technician | North Canton, OH | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 16 | $4,910–$8,006 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Terra State Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Fremont, OH | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $6,306–$9,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Terra State Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Fremont, OH | Associate degree | 2 | $6,306–$9,018 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio Robotics Technology/Technician | Lima, OH | Associate degree | 34 | $14,625 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| University of Rio Grande Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Rio Grande, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $20,960 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Washington State College of Ohio Robotics Technology/Technician | Marietta, OH | Associate degree | 0 | $4,128–$4,152 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Eastern Gateway Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Steubenville, OH | Associate degree | 4 | Contact program | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Rockwell Automation | Columbus, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. | Norwood, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Automation Tool & Die | Valley City, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Automation Tool and Die Inc | Valley City, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Riverside Machine and Automation | Genoa, OH | 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.