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Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $47,810/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$35,910$71,730

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -0.9% projected growth, 20242034 — declining.

About 7,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Some college, no degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Active ListeningRepairingCritical ThinkingTroubleshootingComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceEquipment SelectionSpeakingTime Management
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingTransportationTelecommunications
Core tasks

Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.

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.

Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.

Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.

Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.

Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.

Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers?

The median pay for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers is $47,810 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers?

Employment for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers is projected to change -0.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers?

Typical entry-level education: Some college, no degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers?

About 7,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.