Pennsylvania
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Pennsylvania
18 listed automation technician programs in Pennsylvania, plus BLS pay data for the state and 4 metro areas.
- $73,330Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $49,270Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,710Median pay (state)
- $98,750Top 10% earn over
650 jobs in Pennsylvania · 18 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 Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $49,270 | $59,460 | $74,710 | $82,290 | $98,750 | $73,330 | 650 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,310 | $61,780 | $76,300 | $85,970 | $106,910 | $76,550 | 140 |
| Lancaster, PA | $56,140 | $65,110 | $72,040 | $75,130 | $83,560 | $69,710 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $34,630 | $63,630 | $63,630 | $72,910 | $74,980 | $64,000 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $47,390 | $49,270 | $60,200 | $86,240 | $117,510 | $70,810 | 150 |
Programs
Listed programs in Pennsylvania
Every automation technician program we matched in Pennsylvania. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berks Career & Technology Center Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Leesport, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $10,320 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Butler County Community College Robotics Technology/Technician | Butler, PA | Associate degree | 1 | $6,210–$12,300 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Pleasant Gap, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $17,618 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 10 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Community College of Allegheny County Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Pittsburgh, PA | Associate degree | 5 | $4,962–$12,943 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Delaware County Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Media, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Delaware County Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Media, PA | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Delaware County Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Media, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $7,020–$15,780 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Schnecksville, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $15,285 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Luzerne County Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Nanticoke, PA | Associate degree | 5 | $7,350–$17,310 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bethlehem, PA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bethlehem, PA | Associate degree | 4 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Bethlehem, PA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $5,850–$15,990 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Williamsport, PA | Associate degree | 13 | $18,690–$26,640 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| D & M Electrical and Automation Inc | Mount Union, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Irwin Automation Inc. | Greensburg, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Premier Automation LLC | Monroeville, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Process Data and Automation | Erie, PA | 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.