Careers · Robotics Engineers · Kentucky
Robotics Engineers in Kentucky
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 Kentucky the median pay is $99,830 a year, 19% below the national median of $122,930.
$99,830median pay in Kentucky, per year
$82,300–$124,790middle half earn
500employed in Kentucky
$122,930U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
98open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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Four short assessments and your background, scored against robotics engineers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.08. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.