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Design intelligent machines that combine mechanical, electrical, and computer systems. Work on robots, automated manufacturing equipment, medical devices, and smart systems.
$78,000
Lower reported wage
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Not available in our data
$148,000
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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No Mechatronics Engineer SOC. Aggregated to 17-2199 Engineers, All Other. Salary aligns with EE/ME ($70K-$170K).
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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Direct combination of mechanics, electronics, and control projects. [1]
Design and test machines that combine mechanical, electronic, and software systems. [1]
Manufacturing, product-development labs, and automation teams. [1]
Usually full time; prototype and production deadlines may extend hours. [1]
A fault may come from code, wiring, or mechanics, requiring patient diagnosis. [1]
Experience can lead to controls, robotics, or systems leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.