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How much do automation in jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation in in Santa Barbara, CA is $129,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,800.00 and $154,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automation In vs Automation Technician?

AspectAutomation InAutomation Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in engineering, automation, or related fieldsOften a diploma or technical certification in automation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign, programming, and system integration in industrial or manufacturing settingsInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, automation service providers, industrial facilitiesFactories, automation service companies, maintenance departments

Automation In professionals focus on designing and implementing automation systems, while Automation Technicians handle the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems. Both roles are essential in industrial automation, but they differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

What cities near Santa Barbara, CA are hiring for Automation In jobs?

Cities near Santa Barbara, CA with the most Automation In job openings:

Infographic showing various Automation In job openings in Santa Barbara, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,746 per year, or $62.4 per hour.

Examination Technician (Office Automation)

Carpinteria, CA


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Public Administration • 10K+ employees

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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$45K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

WHAT IS LARGE BUSINESS & INTERNATIONAL (LB&I)?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • LBI - Eastern Compliance Practice Area (ECPA), Withholding Exchange & International Individual Compliance (WEIIC), Northeastern Compliance Practice Area (NECPA), and Western Compliance Practice Area (WCPA).

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS: To qualify for this position, you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-06: To be eligible for this position at this grade level, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

  • Experience preparing, receiving, reviewing, and verifying documents for completeness; processing case-related transactions; maintaining office records; locating and compiling information from files and other data sources; processing a variety of tax returns, reports, and supporting documentation for current, prior-year, and amended returns; examining tax returns and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy; and contacting customers by telephone and written correspondence to obtain information, explain tax liabilities, and encourage compliance.
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You must also meet the following requirement(s):
  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): By the closing date (or if this is an open continuous announcement, by the cut-off date) specified in this job announcement, current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens"
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-05, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03 or 04 positions.
  • TYPING AND OFFICE AUTOMATION (OA):
    • Typing: This position requires a qualified typist with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors).
    • Office Automation (OA): This position requires experience using office automation systems, software practices and procedures.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER


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