Tennessee
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Tennessee
24 listed automation technician programs in Tennessee, plus BLS pay data for the state and 2 metro areas.
- $67,480Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $51,410Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $64,720Median pay (state)
- $85,490Top 10% earn over
190 jobs in Tennessee · 24 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 Tennessee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $51,410 | $58,710 | $64,720 | $72,050 | $85,490 | $67,480 | 190 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $56,240 | $60,800 | $67,380 | $77,710 | $78,220 | $69,680 | 30 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $52,470 | $59,910 | $64,300 | $72,040 | $72,050 | $65,190 | 40 |
Programs
Listed programs in Tennessee
Every automation technician program we matched in Tennessee. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Chattanooga, TN | Associate degree | 18 | $4,916–$8,276 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Chattanooga, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,916–$8,276 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Chattanooga State Community College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Chattanooga, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $4,916–$8,276 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Cleveland State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Cleveland, TN | Associate degree | 25 | $5,228–$8,588 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Cleveland State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Cleveland, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 23 | $5,228–$8,588 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Dyersburg State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Dyersburg, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $4,902–$8,262 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Motlow State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Tullahoma, TN | Associate degree | 34 | $4,882–$8,242 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Motlow State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Tullahoma, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 11 | $4,882–$8,242 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Northeast State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Blountville, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $4,926–$8,286 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Pellissippi State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Knoxville, TN | Associate degree | 11 | $4,930–$12,874 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Roane State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Harriman, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 21 | $5,160–$8,658 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Roane State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Harriman, TN | Associate degree | 23 | $5,160–$8,658 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,217–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Associate degree | 5 | $5,217–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Southwest Tennessee Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $5,217–$8,246 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 5 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Newbern, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,948 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (2-4 years) | 0 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Memphis, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $7,336 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Volunteer State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Gallatin, TN | Associate degree | 12 | $4,900–$8,260 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Volunteer State Community College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Gallatin, TN | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 19 | $4,900–$8,260 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| ATC Automation | Cookeville, TN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Wright Industries, LLC Dba Jr Automation | Nashville, TN | 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.