Technology

Robotics Engineer Salary

Robotics engineers design, build, and program robots and robotic systems for manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries.

Median Salary
$100,200
Mean Salary
$108,400
Total Employed
34,800
Job Growth
+9%

Robotics Engineer Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level robotics engineers earn around $65,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $102,000. Senior-level robotics engineers can earn $158,000 or more.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$65,000
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,000
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$158,000

Salary Percentile Breakdown

The salary range for robotics engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $62,000, while the top 10% earn $165,000.

Percentile Annual Salary
10th Percentile $62,000
25th Percentile $80,000
50th Percentile (Median) $100,200
75th Percentile $132,000
90th Percentile $165,000

Robotics Engineer Salary by State

Robotics Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $165,330, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $75,150.

State Median
#1 Hawaii $165,330 Details →
#2 California $153,306 Details →
#3 Massachusetts $145,290 Details →
#4 New York $132,264 Details →
#5 Washington $127,254 Details →
#6 Alaska $121,242 Details →
#7 New Jersey $121,242 Details →
#8 Maryland $116,232 Details →
#9 Oregon $116,232 Details →
#10 Connecticut $115,230 Details →
#11 Colorado $113,226 Details →
#12 Virginia $112,224 Details →
#13 New Hampshire $107,214 Details →
#14 Rhode Island $106,212 Details →
#15 Utah $102,204 Details →
#16 Delaware $101,202 Details →
#17 Florida $100,200 Details →
#18 Illinois $100,200 Details →
#19 Minnesota $100,200 Details →
#20 Arizona $99,198 Details →
#21 Nevada $99,198 Details →
#22 Pennsylvania $98,196 Details →
#23 Texas $98,196 Details →
#24 Vermont $98,196 Details →
#25 Georgia $96,192 Details →
#26 North Carolina $96,192 Details →
#27 Maine $95,190 Details →
#28 Idaho $94,188 Details →
#29 New Mexico $93,186 Details →
#30 Wisconsin $92,184 Details →
#31 Montana $91,182 Details →
#32 Michigan $90,180 Details →
#33 Ohio $90,180 Details →
#34 Tennessee $89,178 Details →
#35 Indiana $88,176 Details →
#36 Missouri $88,176 Details →
#37 Nebraska $88,176 Details →
#38 Louisiana $87,174 Details →
#39 South Carolina $87,174 Details →
#40 Iowa $86,172 Details →
#41 North Dakota $86,172 Details →
#42 Wyoming $86,172 Details →
#43 Kansas $84,168 Details →
#44 Kentucky $83,166 Details →
#45 South Dakota $83,166 Details →
#46 Alabama $82,164 Details →
#47 Oklahoma $82,164 Details →
#48 Arkansas $78,156 Details →
#49 West Virginia $76,152 Details →
#50 Mississippi $75,150 Details →

Key Responsibilities

  • Design robotic systems and components
  • Program robot controllers and behaviors
  • Test and calibrate robotic equipment
  • Integrate sensors and actuators
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams

Top Skills

ROS C++/Python Control Systems CAD Sensors/Actuators Machine Learning

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Outlook

Faster than average — projected 9% growth over the next decade