Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
SOC code 49-9091 · O*NET-SOC 49-9091.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Skilled trades
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$47,450
a year
Hourly
$22.81
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$49,770
$23.93 per hour
Middle 50%
$39,760 – $58,110
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$34,320 – $66,370
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
26,410
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $34,320
- $16.50/hr
- 25th percentile
- $39,760
- $19.11/hr
- Median percentile
- $47,450
- $22.81/hr
- 75th percentile
- $58,110
- $27.94/hr
- 90th percentile
- $66,370
- $31.91/hr
What do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers do?
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
- 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.
- Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
- Test machines to determine proper functioning.
- Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
- Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
- Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 92% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)92%
- Post-Secondary Certificate8%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree1%
Common questions
How much does a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers earn?
The national median is $47,450 a year. The full range runs from $34,320 at the 10th percentile to $66,370 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension2.9/5
- Active Listening2.9/5
- Speaking2.9/5
- Critical Thinking2.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.0/5
- Mechanical3.5/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.5/5
- English Language3.0/5
- Engineering and Technology2.5/5
- Administrative2.5/5
- Sales and Marketing2.5/5
Transferable strengths: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis.