Virginia
Industrial Automation Technician programs in Virginia
6 listed automation technician programs in Virginia, plus BLS pay data for the state and 3 metro areas.
- $79,180Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $48,700Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,880Median pay (state)
- $105,130Top 10% earn over
570 jobs in Virginia · 6 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 Virginia
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $48,700 | $60,550 | $74,880 | $97,070 | $105,130 | $79,180 | 570 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $47,750 | $60,300 | $78,660 | $94,830 | $106,690 | $82,290 | 40 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $48,700 | $61,240 | $78,060 | $102,820 | $105,140 | $83,720 | 180 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $49,890 | $62,490 | $64,700 | $95,520 | $100,690 | $77,310 | 180 |
Programs
Listed programs in Virginia
Every automation technician program we matched in Virginia. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECPI University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Virginia Beach, VA | Associate degree | 23 | $18,484 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| ECPI University Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | Virginia Beach, VA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $18,484 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0406 |
| Davis Electric & Home Automation | Ruther Glen, VA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Electrical Automation Company, LLC | Suffolk, VA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Hampton Roads Automation, LLC (HRA) | Waverly, VA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Questr Automation, Inc. | Winchester, VA | 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.