Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,910 | $17.26 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $47,810 | $22.99 |
| Mean (average) | $50,880 | $24.46 |
| 90th percentile | $71,730 | $34.49 |
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
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,970 | $34,820 | $62,630 | 930 | 1.05 |
| Alaska | $46,680 | $35,170 | $75,670 | 170 | 1.22 |
| Arizona | $49,620 | $36,670 | $63,470 | 1,000 | 0.73 |
| Arkansas | $45,970 | $34,580 | $57,550 | 560 | 1.01 |
| California | $58,280 | $38,660 | $75,570 | 7,250 | 0.94 |
| Colorado | $49,650 | $38,840 | $74,460 | 880 | 0.73 |
| Connecticut | $61,190 | $39,420 | $93,830 | 380 | 0.53 |
| Delaware | $51,550 | $36,990 | $66,560 | 250 | 1.23 |
| Florida | $45,690 | $35,990 | $61,970 | 3,470 | 0.83 |
| Georgia | $45,390 | $34,080 | $62,780 | 2,330 | 1.13 |
| Guam | $32,360 | $22,940 | $48,120 | 90 | 3.06 |
| Hawaii | $49,270 | $39,650 | $101,640 | 110 | 0.43 |
| Idaho | $39,190 | $31,980 | $53,750 | 180 | 0.5 |
| Illinois | $44,860 | $33,350 | $63,100 | 3,260 | 1.27 |
| Indiana | $46,170 | $31,790 | $62,160 | 2,140 | 1.58 |
| Iowa | $47,330 | $34,460 | $66,650 | 420 | 0.63 |
| Kansas | $44,290 | $34,770 | $61,370 | 570 | 0.93 |
| Kentucky | $47,070 | $36,300 | $61,970 | 1,440 | 1.71 |
| Louisiana | $50,150 | $28,900 | $77,340 | 900 | 1.11 |
| Maine | $49,610 | $38,530 | $73,860 | 290 | 1.08 |
| Maryland | $54,120 | $38,280 | $74,240 | 960 | 0.83 |
| Massachusetts | $57,270 | $39,900 | $75,500 | 1,350 | 0.88 |
| Michigan | $47,570 | $35,710 | $76,040 | 1,660 | 0.9 |
| Minnesota | $50,540 | $37,330 | $78,660 | 1,720 | 1.38 |
| Mississippi | $42,920 | $29,390 | $61,590 | 490 | 1 |
| Missouri | $44,080 | $35,090 | $59,480 | 1,090 | 0.88 |
| Montana | $48,820 | $34,140 | $62,730 | 160 | 0.76 |
| Nebraska | $46,890 | $36,920 | $72,170 | 640 | 1.48 |
| Nevada | $38,430 | $29,830 | $70,210 | 410 | 0.63 |
| New Hampshire | $60,570 | $38,380 | $64,780 | 260 | 0.89 |
| New Jersey | $57,330 | $37,800 | $77,460 | 2,190 | 1.21 |
| New Mexico | $43,330 | $33,290 | $56,650 | 330 | 0.89 |
| New York | $57,290 | $38,560 | $78,360 | 3,240 | 0.79 |
| North Carolina | $46,890 | $34,950 | $63,600 | 3,160 | 1.51 |
| North Dakota | $58,720 | $37,460 | $74,570 | 160 | 0.91 |
| Ohio | $47,740 | $36,210 | $78,110 | 2,040 | 0.87 |
| Oklahoma | $51,880 | $36,260 | $68,370 | 780 | 1.08 |
| Oregon | $46,950 | $36,990 | $71,630 | 1,050 | 1.26 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,920 | $35,040 | $69,070 | 2,390 | 0.94 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,560 | $27,550 | $55,910 | 140 | 0.35 |
| Rhode Island | $49,700 | $37,650 | $71,250 | 70 | 0.32 |
| South Carolina | $39,060 | $35,770 | $62,410 | 680 | 0.7 |
| South Dakota | $59,700 | $37,770 | $76,110 | 300 | 1.54 |
| Tennessee | $42,330 | $35,700 | $62,530 | 1,110 | 0.81 |
| Texas | $45,480 | $35,010 | $60,280 | 7,140 | 1.2 |
| Utah | $41,810 | $32,840 | $71,510 | 570 | 0.77 |
| Vermont | $53,610 | $42,890 | $60,790 | 80 | 0.66 |
| Virginia | $44,750 | $36,080 | $68,480 | 1,530 | 0.88 |
| Washington | $49,050 | $39,090 | $74,830 | 2,010 | 1.34 |
| West Virginia | $38,720 | $30,780 | $61,480 | 370 | 1.24 |
| Wisconsin | $47,690 | $36,210 | $72,340 | 1,010 | 0.81 |
| Wyoming | $47,480 | $35,690 | $64,840 | 70 | 0.56 |
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 computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 6,100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 8.6%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers
- Typical entry education
- Some college, no degree
- 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
- Business Machine Repair CIP 47.0102
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0104
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.
- Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Extensible markup language XML (hot technology)
- Hypertext markup language HTML (hot technology)
- JavaScript (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Active Directory (hot technology)
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- ServiceNow (hot technology)
- Structured query language SQL (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Complex Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Equipment Maintenance, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician), Computer Repair Technician (Computer Repair Tech), Copier Technician (Copier Tech), Customer Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Field Service Technician (Field Service Tech), Field Technician (Field Tech), Printer Repair Technician (Printer Repair Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers make?
The national median annual wage for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers was $47,810 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,910 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $71,730. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers need?
BLS lists some college, no degree 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 computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers to change -3.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 6,100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Connecticut ($61,190), New Hampshire ($60,570), South Dakota ($59,700). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.