Robotics Engineers
Research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
- O*NET-SOC code
17-2199.08 - Preparation Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Wages
BLS doesn't publish wages for Robotics Engineers separately. These are the figures for Engineers, All Other (17-2199), its parent occupation.
Median annual wage, U.S.$122,930
Employment, U.S.154,070
Median hourly wage$59.10
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66,810 | $90,970 | $122,930 | $158,090 | $189,950 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,460 | $152,550 | 1.65 |
| Alaska | 200 | $142,390 | 0.61 |
| Arizona | 1,720 | $102,280 | 0.54 |
| Arkansas | 820 | $76,940 | 0.63 |
| California | 28,610 | $130,850 | 1.59 |
| Colorado | 2,540 | $132,590 | 0.89 |
| Connecticut | 2,430 | $124,110 | 1.44 |
| Delaware | $103,580 | ||
| District of Columbia | 3,560 | $151,920 | 5.12 |
| Florida | 8,600 | $105,410 | 0.87 |
| Georgia | 4,120 | $112,260 | 0.85 |
| Hawaii | 1,100 | $122,800 | 1.77 |
| Idaho | 560 | $130,970 | 0.67 |
| Illinois | 2,520 | $111,930 | 0.42 |
| Indiana | 1,540 | $120,880 | 0.49 |
| Iowa | 1,100 | $103,090 | 0.71 |
| Kansas | 780 | $76,100 | 0.55 |
| Kentucky | 500 | $99,830 | 0.25 |
| Louisiana | 6,310 | $99,070 | 3.29 |
| Maine | 590 | $120,430 | 0.93 |
| Maryland | 7,340 | $129,770 | 2.68 |
| Massachusetts | 2,850 | $131,260 | 0.79 |
| Michigan | 7,700 | $121,000 | 1.77 |
| Minnesota | 1,290 | $108,850 | 0.44 |
| Mississippi | 480 | $111,030 | 0.42 |
| Missouri | 1,850 | $102,980 | 0.63 |
| Montana | 240 | $97,470 | 0.47 |
| Nebraska | 300 | $88,490 | 0.29 |
| Nevada | 870 | $103,780 | 0.57 |
| New Hampshire | 610 | $128,130 | 0.90 |
| New Jersey | 4,540 | $132,450 | 1.07 |
| New Mexico | 2,190 | $162,070 | 2.54 |
| New York | 5,760 | $117,600 | 0.60 |
| North Carolina | 4,270 | $112,450 | 0.87 |
| North Dakota | 220 | $100,250 | 0.52 |
| Ohio | 7,000 | $120,470 | 1.27 |
| Oklahoma | 860 | $119,810 | 0.51 |
| Oregon | 2,030 | $123,220 | 1.04 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,250 | $108,950 | 0.54 |
| Rhode Island | 380 | $117,080 | 0.77 |
| South Carolina | 1,280 | $110,490 | 0.56 |
| South Dakota | 110 | $112,260 | 0.23 |
| Tennessee | 4,400 | $96,640 | 1.36 |
| Texas | 10,820 | $115,810 | 0.78 |
| Utah | 1,750 | $110,320 | 1.02 |
| Vermont | 390 | $126,550 | 1.29 |
| Virginia | 5,060 | $148,160 | 1.24 |
| Washington | 3,580 | $134,570 | 1.02 |
| West Virginia | 660 | $118,800 | 0.95 |
| Wisconsin | 690 | $110,360 | 0.24 |
| Wyoming | 110 | $113,050 | 0.40 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 4 | 0.982 |
| 2 | Manufacturing Engineers | 4 | 0.977 |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3 | 0.970 |
| 4 | Photonics Technicians | 3 | 0.969 |
| 5 | Photonics Engineers | 4 | 0.968 |
| 6 | Fuel Cell Engineers | 4 | 0.968 |
| 7 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 3 | 0.966 |
| 8 | Microsystems Engineers | 5 | 0.965 |
| 9 | Mechatronics Engineers | 4 | 0.964 |
| 10 | Mechanical Engineers | 4 | 0.964 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Robotics Engineers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineers | Management of Material Resources | 1.25 | 0.977 |
| Photonics Engineers | Writing | 0.87 | 0.968 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Science | 0.87 | 0.952 |
| Materials Engineers | Science | 1.13 | 0.942 |
| Chemical Engineers | Science | 1.37 | 0.938 |
| Nuclear Engineers | Writing | 0.87 | 0.937 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Management of Material Resources | 1.00 | 0.932 |
| Computer Network Architects | Service Orientation | 0.87 | 0.930 |
| Materials Scientists | Science | 1.13 | 0.929 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Robotics Engineers, excluding software Robotics Engineers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| PTC Creo Parametric | 13 of 20 | 14.0x |
| Data acquisition software | 7 of 20 | 32.3x |
| Rapid prototyping software | 6 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Finite element method FEM software | 6 of 20 | 25.2x |
| Debugging software | 6 of 20 | 21.3x |
| Simulation software | 6 of 20 | 21.3x |
| Cadence PSpice | 5 of 20 | 38.5x |
| Very high-speed integrated circuit VHSIC hardware description language VHDL | 5 of 20 | 38.5x |
| Verilog | 7 of 20 | 13.5x |
| Ansys Fluent | 5 of 20 | 28.8x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 4.00 | 4.62 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.88 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 4.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 3.75 | 4.62 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 3.75 | 4.50 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 4.25 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 4.00 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.88 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.62 | 3.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 4.12 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 4.12 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 4.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.88 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 4.12 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.88 |
| Science | Essential skill | 3.12 | 3.75 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.75 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 3.25 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.25 |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.79 | 6.13 |
| Design | 4.63 | 5.80 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.45 | 5.69 |
| Mechanical | 4.21 | 5.63 |
| Mathematics | 4.20 | 5.50 |
| English Language | 4.00 | 4.27 |
| Physics | 3.93 | 5.07 |
| Production and Processing | 3.70 | 3.93 |
| Education and Training | 3.30 | 4.27 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.93 | 3.20 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.83 | 3.40 |
| Telecommunications | 2.83 | 3.40 |
| Administration and Management | 2.77 | 3.50 |
| Chemistry | 2.60 | 3.40 |
| Administrative | 2.50 | 3.23 |
| Building and Construction | 2.30 | 2.43 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.27 | 2.73 |
| Communications and Media | 2.17 | 2.20 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.13 | 2.30 |
| Law and Government | 2.13 | 2.20 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.10 | 2.30 |
| Foreign Language | 1.90 | 2.10 |
| Transportation | 1.87 | 1.70 |
| Biology | 1.87 | 1.53 |
| Food Production | 1.67 | 1.37 |
| Psychology | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.47 | 1.07 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.43 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.40 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.37 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.30 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.23 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.13 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.12 | 4.50 |
| Written Comprehension | 4.00 | 5.00 |
| Oral Comprehension | 4.00 | 4.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 4.00 | 4.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 4.00 | 4.50 |
| Information Ordering | 4.00 | 4.50 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 3.88 | 4.75 |
| Oral Expression | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Originality | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Visualization | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Written Expression | 3.88 | 4.62 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 3.88 | 4.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Near Vision | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Number Facility | 3.38 | 4.00 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.38 | 3.75 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Selective Attention | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Control Precision | 3.00 | 3.25 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Memorization | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Sharing | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 3.50 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.88 | 3.38 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Rate Control | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Reaction Time | 2.62 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Response Orientation | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Static Strength | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.38 | 0.75 |
| Sound Localization | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Night Vision | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Dynamic Strength | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.00 | not rated |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.00 | not rated |
| Stamina | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Autodesk AutoCAD in demand
- C in demand
- C# in demand
- C++ in demand
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks in demand
- Git in demand
- Linux in demand
- Oracle Java in demand
- Python in demand
- The MathWorks MATLAB in demand
- Amazon Web Services AWS software hot
- Atlassian JIRA hot
- Bentley MicroStation hot
- JavaScript hot
- Microsoft .NET Framework hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Project hot
- Microsoft Visio hot
- Microsoft Visual Basic hot
- Microsoft Visual Studio hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Oracle Database hot
- Structured query language SQL hot
- UNIX hot
- AVEVA InTouch HMI
- CODESYS
All 67
- Compilers
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided software engineering CASE tools
- Computer-aided engineering CAE software
- Concurrent Versions Systems
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Debuggers
- Finite element analysis FEA software
- GRASPIT!
- Gazebo
- Graphical user interface GUI builder software
- Haskell
- Human machine interface HMI software
- Image processors
- Keb Combivis Studio
- Laboratory information management system LIMS
- Ladder Logic
- List processing language LISP
- MathWorks Simulink
- National Instruments LabVIEW
- Presagis Stage
- Profilers
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Real time operating system RTOS software
- Robotics Academy ROBOTC
- Rockwell RSLogix
- Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7
- Siemens SIMATIC WinCC
- Software development tools
- Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
- Testing software
- USyCaMs
- Variable frequency drive VFD software
- Version control software
- Video digitizers
- Wind River Systems VxWorks
- Windows Embedded Compact
Where it concentrates
BLS doesn't publish wages for Robotics Engineers separately. These are the figures for Engineers, All Other (17-2199), its parent occupation.
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MD | 1,020 | 14.58 | $166,230 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 1,330 | 13.19 | $94,810 |
| Huntsville, AL | 3,110 | 11.77 | $155,630 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 830 | 6.66 | $132,650 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 1,620 | 6.65 | $127,400 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | 460 | 5.07 | $115,210 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 440 | 4.78 | $142,130 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | 1,650 | 4.48 | $142,080 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 4,970 | 4.42 | $169,650 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 1,780 | 4.39 | $101,720 |