Texas
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Texas
38 listed automation technician programs in Texas, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $64,270Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $41,890Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $54,460Median pay (state)
- $105,640Top 10% earn over
1,800 jobs in Texas · 38 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 Texas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $41,890 | $44,720 | $54,460 | $76,330 | $105,640 | $64,270 | 1,800 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $44,520 | $53,470 | $66,330 | $83,760 | $116,240 | $73,380 | — |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $43,870 | $44,990 | $52,160 | $85,620 | $93,340 | $64,920 | 330 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $44,720 | $44,720 | $48,560 | $60,140 | $76,330 | $56,890 | — |
Programs
Listed programs in Texas
Every automation technician program we matched in Texas. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 61 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Amarillo College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Associate degree | 22 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Amarillo College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Amarillo, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 25 | $2,136–$4,704 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Angelina College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lufkin, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Angelina College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lufkin, TX | Associate degree | 5 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Angelina College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Lufkin, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 42 | $3,430–$6,490 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Central Texas College Robotics Technology/Technician | Killeen, TX | Associate degree | 0 | $3,750–$7,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Central Texas College Robotics Technology/Technician | Killeen, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,750–$7,500 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Clarendon College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Clarendon, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,720–$5,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Clarendon College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Clarendon, TX | Associate degree | 0 | $3,720–$5,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Collin County Community College District Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | McKinney, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $2,014–$6,064 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Collin County Community College District Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | McKinney, TX | Associate degree | 3 | $2,014–$6,064 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Lamar Institute of Technology Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Beaumont, TX | Associate degree | 0 | $2,844–$12,564 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Lamar State College-Orange Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Orange, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 12 | $3,540–$17,280 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Lamar State College-Orange Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Orange, TX | Associate degree | 1 | $3,540–$17,280 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Midland College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 18 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Midland College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Associate degree | 11 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Midland College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 27 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Midland College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Associate degree | 0 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Midland College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Midland, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,180–$6,180 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Palo Alto College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Palo Alto College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Associate degree | 1 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Palo Alto College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | San Antonio, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,412–$9,952 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Paris Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Paris, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $2,700–$5,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Paris Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Paris, TX | Associate degree | 10 | $2,700–$5,700 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Tarrant County College District Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | Fort Worth, TX | Associate degree | 1 | $1,998–$8,505 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0407 |
| Temple College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Temple, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $3,000–$7,224 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Texas State Technical College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Texas State Technical College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Associate degree | 34 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Texas State Technical College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Texas State Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 2 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Texas State Technical College Robotics Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Associate degree | 18 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0405 |
| Texas State Technical College Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Waco, TX | Associate degree | 9 | $8,544–$13,144 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Tulsa Welding School-Houston Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Houston, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 55 | $22,025 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Tyler Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Tyler, TX | Associate degree | 2 | $2,424–$4,536 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| Wharton County Junior College Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | Wharton, TX | Certificate (1-2 years) | 11 | $3,204–$5,976 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0403 |
| MS Industrial Automation & Repairs | Edinburg, TX | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Vector Controls and Automation Group | Houston, TX | 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.