Careers · Robotics Engineers · Iowa
Robotics Engineers in Iowa
Robotics engineers research, design, develop, and test robotic systems and applications. They work in manufacturing facilities, research laboratories, technology companies, and defense contractors, creating robots for tasks ranging from industrial automation to medical procedures In Iowa the median pay is $103,090 a year, 16% below the national median of $122,930.
$103,090median pay in Iowa, per year
$83,510–$125,440middle half earn
1,100employed in Iowa
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
98open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Iowa or remote
15employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
CA · MA · WAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisWriting
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyDesignComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalMathematics (knowledge)English Language
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Robotics Engineers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Robotics Engineers pay in other states
New Mexico · $162,070Alabama · $152,550District of Columbia · $151,920Virginia · $148,160Alaska · $142,390Washington · $134,570Colorado · $132,590New Jersey · $132,450Massachusetts · $131,260Idaho · $130,970
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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.08. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.