Robotics Technician Salary in Iowa (2026)

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, robotics technician wages in Iowa vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.

Robotics-Technician Salary in Iowa

Median Salary $74,529 $35.83/hr
Average Salary $74,175 $35.66/hr
State National Diff
Median Wage $74,529 $77,588 -3.9%
Mean Wage $74,175 $80,082 -7.4%

Salary Range

$47,020 10th pctl
$74,529 Median
$107,660 90th pctl
10th Percentile $47,020 $22.61/hr
25th Percentile $58,020 $27.89/hr
75th Percentile $85,510 $41.11/hr
90th Percentile $107,660 $51.76/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed1,060
Jobs per 1,0000.6

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Robotics Technician Wages by Metro Area in Iowa

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Wages by Metro Area in Iowa

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians wages in Iowa vary by metro area.

Metro AreaEmploymentMedian Annual WageAvg. Annual WageEntry Level
(10th pctile)
Experienced
(90th pctile)
Des Moines-West Des Moines290$76,794$76,621$54,647$103,628
Omaha260$65,790$71,800$53,340$91,520
Cedar Rapids130$73,550$69,840$47,670$96,940
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island110$80,700$84,040$49,150$122,000
Iowa City40$69,130$67,800$47,620$78,240
Waterloo-Cedar Falls30$81,930$83,500$56,830$120,720

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Understanding Wage Percentiles

Wage percentiles show how robotics technician salaries are distributed across Iowa. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of robotics technicians earn more and half earn less.

These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Iowa. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)