Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,450 | $22.81 |
| Mean (average) | $49,770 | $23.93 |
| 90th percentile | $66,370 | $31.91 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,670 | $26,950 | $54,820 | 420 | 1.16 |
| Alaska | $52,040 | $39,170 | $66,610 | 60 | 1.12 |
| Arizona | $56,450 | $34,430 | $62,830 | 990 | 1.8 |
| Arkansas | $46,940 | $36,570 | $50,610 | 60 | 0.29 |
| California | $51,870 | $38,270 | $65,760 | 2,810 | 0.91 |
| Colorado | $45,600 | $32,970 | $61,890 | 290 | 0.59 |
| Connecticut | $50,120 | $42,410 | $63,300 | 170 | 0.58 |
| Delaware | $48,350 | $36,590 | $60,050 | ||
| Florida | $48,430 | $34,210 | $63,390 | 1,350 | 0.8 |
| Georgia | $45,360 | $37,200 | $66,050 | 470 | 0.57 |
| Idaho | $43,230 | $28,350 | $50,630 | 140 | 0.95 |
| Illinois | $45,560 | $31,200 | $58,000 | 2,010 | 1.94 |
| Indiana | $44,280 | $31,520 | $61,130 | 640 | 1.18 |
| Iowa | $45,740 | $31,220 | $71,710 | 380 | 1.42 |
| Kansas | $45,750 | $31,330 | $61,190 | 220 | 0.91 |
| Kentucky | $42,150 | $29,810 | $57,980 | 190 | 0.57 |
| Louisiana | $46,770 | $33,890 | $64,210 | 300 | 0.91 |
| Maine | $47,160 | $42,620 | $64,950 | 50 | 0.43 |
| Maryland | $49,860 | $39,540 | $62,650 | 290 | 0.62 |
| Massachusetts | $54,380 | $43,680 | $78,310 | 70 | 0.11 |
| Michigan | $46,980 | $36,690 | $60,020 | 430 | 0.58 |
| Minnesota | $49,570 | $37,650 | $62,740 | 360 | 0.72 |
| Mississippi | $41,040 | $29,120 | $55,230 | 260 | 1.32 |
| Missouri | $44,220 | $36,600 | $57,520 | 570 | 1.15 |
| Montana | $47,670 | $40,200 | $60,840 | 150 | 1.76 |
| Nebraska | $47,520 | $37,180 | $56,800 | 80 | 0.47 |
| Nevada | $51,210 | $31,250 | $78,420 | 1,620 | 6.15 |
| New Hampshire | $48,710 | $37,320 | $65,040 | 80 | 0.67 |
| New Jersey | $59,770 | $44,940 | $78,530 | 550 | 0.75 |
| New Mexico | $43,860 | $30,670 | $61,990 | 240 | 1.64 |
| New York | $60,010 | $42,520 | $93,810 | 1,450 | 0.88 |
| North Carolina | $46,010 | $28,390 | $60,560 | 520 | 0.62 |
| North Dakota | $48,870 | $36,240 | $77,210 | 210 | 2.93 |
| Ohio | $37,950 | $30,600 | $55,070 | 1,450 | 1.54 |
| Oklahoma | $48,160 | $28,600 | $62,090 | 920 | 3.17 |
| Oregon | $56,100 | $40,300 | $65,930 | 310 | 0.93 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,600 | $34,340 | $62,330 | 1,780 | 1.72 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,990 | $21,840 | $52,620 | 180 | 1.14 |
| Rhode Island | $62,350 | $40,390 | $72,310 | 70 | 0.79 |
| South Carolina | $47,120 | $29,450 | $54,420 | 240 | 0.61 |
| South Dakota | $43,860 | $36,520 | $60,990 | 290 | 3.79 |
| Tennessee | $53,270 | $40,220 | $58,470 | 160 | 0.29 |
| Texas | $49,960 | $32,820 | $72,490 | 1,560 | 0.65 |
| Utah | $46,570 | $41,290 | $55,110 | 130 | 0.45 |
| Virginia | $44,720 | $32,970 | $57,400 | 420 | 0.6 |
| Washington | $58,750 | $38,180 | $75,590 | 580 | 0.95 |
| West Virginia | $38,190 | $20,650 | $57,650 | 170 | 1.43 |
| Wisconsin | $50,050 | $38,100 | $85,840 | 630 | 1.26 |
| Wyoming | $45,190 | $30,050 | $72,710 | 100 | 2.05 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 23.4%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
- Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
- Test machines to determine proper functioning.
- Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
- Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
- Clean and oil machine parts.
- Order parts needed for machine repairs.
- Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Email software
- Inventory tracking software
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: Cooler Deliverer, Field Service Technician, Fountain Vending Mechanic, Full Service Vending Driver, Refurbish Technician, Service Technician, Slot Technician, Vending Mechanic, Vending Service Technician, Vending Technician.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers make?
The national median annual wage for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers was $47,450 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $34,320 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $66,370. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers to change -3.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Rhode Island ($62,350), New York ($60,010), New Jersey ($59,770). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.