Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
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Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
Median pay: $47,450/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
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: -2.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 3,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?
The median pay for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is $47,450 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?
Employment for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is projected to change -2.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?
About 3,500 openings per year, on average, over the decade.