17-3024.01

Robotics Technicians

Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

8.2OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 77% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 81% probability of automation for this role
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77%
of jobs safer
235
jobs riskier than this
+1.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Robotics technicians install, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic systems — including the very AI-driven robots that are automating other jobs — making their role structurally important to the automation economy. Hands-on mechanical and electrical repair, robot programming adjustments, and safety compliance inspections require physical presence and system-specific knowledge. Through 2027, demand for robotics technicians is growing faster than average as manufacturing and logistics automation accelerates, and AI diagnostics assist rather than replace these workers.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$70,760
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.1%
Little or no change
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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82% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →