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Robotics Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Robotics Technicians in Des Moines, IA have a median annual salary of $78,150, with 60 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $40,220 at the 10th percentile to $96,260 at the 90th percentile.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · Data year: 2025 · Last updated: 2026-09-22

Salary overview

Median annual salary

$78,150

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$37.57

Employment

60

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$40,220
10th
$50,840
25th
$78,150
Median
$86,470
75th
$96,260
90th

Local compared with national

Des Moines, IA

$78,150

Median annual · 2025

United States

$73,900

Median annual · 2025

The Des Moines, IA median is 5.8% above the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $4,250).

Top skills

  1. 1.TroubleshootingImportance 4.0
  2. 2.RepairingImportance 4.0
  3. 3.Reading ComprehensionImportance 3.9
  4. 4.Critical ThinkingImportance 3.9
  5. 5.Equipment MaintenanceImportance 3.9
  6. 6.Active ListeningImportance 3.8
  7. 7.Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.8
  8. 8.Operations MonitoringImportance 3.8
  9. 9.Quality Control AnalysisImportance 3.6
  10. 10.Operation and ControlImportance 3.4
  11. 11.WritingImportance 3.3
  12. 12.SpeakingImportance 3.3

Career information

Education and experience

Typical education
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Experience
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Job zone
3

Technology used

  • ABB RobotStudio
  • Ada
  • Analytical software
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • AVEVA InTouch HMI
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C
  • C#
  • C++
  • CODESYS
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Database software
  • FANUC Robotics ArcTool
  • FANUC Robotics Diagnostic Resource Center DRC

Common tasks

  • Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
  • Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
  • Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
  • Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  • Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
  • Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
  • Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  • Attach wires between controllers.
  • Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
  • Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

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