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Robotics Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

In the 2025 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS dataset, Robotics Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA have a median annual salary of $60,200, with 150 recorded jobs in this area. Recorded earnings range from $47,390 at the 10th percentile to $117,510 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

$60,200

Data year: 2025

Hourly median

$28.94

Employment

150

Source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS

Salary distribution

$47,390
10th
$49,270
25th
$60,200
Median
$86,240
75th
$117,510
90th

Local compared with national

Pittsburgh, PA

$60,200

Median annual · 2025

United States

$73,900

Median annual · 2025

The Pittsburgh, PA median is 18.5% below the national median in the available dataset (a difference of $13,700).

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.

Related careers

Occupations recorded as related in the dataset. A relationship does not imply a guaranteed transition.

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