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Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

Role Overview

Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$106,410
Nevada	$86,520
Virginia	$83,060
New Hampshire	$82,650
Maine	$80,560
Connecticut	$79,220
Alaska	$79,200
California	$78,370
Arizona	$78,360
Iowa	$78,190
Illinois	$77,150
New Jersey	$76,960
Maryland	$76,820
Louisiana	$74,580
New York	$74,270

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Median Annual Salary

$70,760

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.1%

Avg. annual openings

1.3k

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