Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers Salary: $54,203 Median Pay (2026 stats)
TL;DR
About 28,260 coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers nationally earn a mean of $54,203. Employment in the series shown fell about 28% from the first to the last year; much hiring sits in arts, entertainment, and recreation.
Key Statistics
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers: what the data shows
Common questions about coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers?
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 49-9091.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 28,260 workers.
What does a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Performing General Physical Activities, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information, Documenting/Recording Information, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $47,350 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $54,203 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,233 |
| 25th percentile | $47,281 |
| Median (50th) | $52,046 |
| 75th percentile | $60,324 |
| 90th percentile | $66,465 |
What education do you need?
For Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis, Operations Monitoring, and knowledge areas including Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, English Language. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 0.1% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: 0.4%.
Ten-year projected employment change: 0.8%.
Current U.S. headcount: 28,260.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 28,260 | 19.2% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 24,160 | 16.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 8,720 | 5.9% |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 8,630 | 5.9% |
| Gambling Industries | 6,000 | 4.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4,960 | 3.4% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers workforce.
Employment Over Time
28,260 Workforce in 2023
The Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$54,203 Average Wage
In 2023, Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers earned an average of $54,203.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Salary distribution for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Employment Growth Projections
0.1% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
12,790 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: 0.4%
12,841 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: 0.8%
This occupation is projected to grow at 0.1% annually, indicating strong future demand.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Wage Trends by Industry
-12.2% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 3,490 employees, $52,780 avg wage
- IL: 1,890 employees, $44,250 avg wage
- NV: 1,660 employees, $52,760 avg wage
- NY: 1,580 employees, $63,420 avg wage
- FL: 1,520 employees, $47,370 avg wage
- OH: 1,270 employees, $46,170 avg wage
- OK: 1,220 employees, $43,080 avg wage
- AZ: 1,180 employees, $50,740 avg wage
- PA: 1,170 employees, $43,310 avg wage
- TX: 1,050 employees, $39,680 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 1,460 employees, $44,140 avg wage
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 1,330 employees, $55,020 avg wage
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ: 1,080 employees, $69,820 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 800 employees, $53,260 avg wage
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ: 790 employees, $52,590 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 520 employees, $51,140 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA: 520 employees, $54,610 avg wage
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD: 500 employees, $46,210 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 450 employees, $48,660 avg wage
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA: 430 employees, $57,780 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in 2023 was 28,260 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in 2023 were Business Administration, Engineering, Business.
Common majors for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers workers.
Education level distribution for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Skills
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers need many skills, but most especially Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operation and Control, Quality Control Analysis.
Required skills for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers include Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, English Language, Engineering and Technology.
Knowledge areas required for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers include Manual Dexterity, Finger Dexterity, Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness, Control Precision.
Required abilities for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
Daily Activities
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers spend their time on activities such as Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment, Performing General Physical Activities, Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, Getting Information.
Most important work activities for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers.
About
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
The average yearly wage for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers was $54,203 in 2023.
SOC Code
49-9091 - Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers reports an average salary of $54,203.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 28,260 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 0.1%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.