Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Peer-group outlier SOC 49-9091

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Median pay sits 36% below the mid peer in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (neighbors include Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay, Rail Car Repairers, Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians, First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers).

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Same-major-group titles next to Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay ($103K) , Rail Car Repairers ($68K) , Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians ($80K) , First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers ($80K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 49-9091 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected
  2. 2. Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies
  3. 3. Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products
  4. 4. Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires
  5. 5. Test machines to determine proper functioning
  6. 6. Make service calls to maintain and repair machines
  7. 7. Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers
  8. 8. Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats
  9. 9. Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair
  10. 10. Clean and oil machine parts
  11. 11. Order parts needed for machine repairs
  12. 12. Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools…

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers: O*NET ranks Repairing first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 49-9091 - lead skill Repairing at 3.5 ; lead knowledge Computers and Electronics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Repairing 3.5
  2. 2. Equipment Maintenance 3.4
  3. 3. Troubleshooting 3.3
  4. 4. Operations Monitoring 3.0
  5. 5. Operation and Control 3.0
  6. 6. Quality Control Analysis 3.0
  7. 7. Reading Comprehension 2.9
  8. 8. Active Listening 2.9

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Computers and Electronics 4.0
  2. 2. Mechanical 3.5
  3. 3. Customer and Personal Service 3.5
  4. 4. English Language 3.0
  5. 5. Engineering and Technology 2.5
  6. 6. Administrative 2.5
Pay vs Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations peers
-36%
vs mid peer median $74,340
This role $47,450/yr
$47K
National median
↓ -3%
Growth 2024-2034
3,500
Annual openings
26,410
Estimated US jobs
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Highest-pay peer · $103K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education High school diploma or equivalent

Top Paying States for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

1. California $51,870
2. Tennessee $53,270
3. New Jersey $59,770
4. Rhode Island $62,350
5. Washington $58,750
6. Oregon $56,100
7. Arizona $56,450
8. Massachusetts $54,380
9. Alaska $52,040
10. New York $60,010

Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations titles

  1. 1. Rail Car Repairers $67,530
  2. 2. Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $79,870
  3. 3. First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,860
  4. 4. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $74,090
  5. 5. Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $95,320
  6. 6. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $103,020

Among Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations peers on this card, Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers sits 36% below the mid peer median ($74,340). Its own median is $47,450.

Employment Projections expect -3% change between 2024 and 2034 (declining vs baseline 3.1%). About 3,500 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: California at $51,870. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay at $103,020. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers pay-rank #46 in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

On the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations median table (51 detailed occupations with OEWS medians), Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers lands at #46, in the lower third. That rank is a table position, not a statement about individual workers.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers pays 36% below its major-group peer median. See the state map and the peers closest to (and furthest from) this line.

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 49-9091

California · top state for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

$52K published median

Tennessee · #2 state pay

$53K · behind California

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

Highest-pay peer vs Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · $103K

Rail Car Repairers

Lower-pay peer beside Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers · $68K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers land on the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations median table? ▼
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is pay-rank #46 of 51 in this major group, lower third of the median table. Closest lower-third titles: Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers ($48K), Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers ($48K), Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics ($48K), Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles ($48K). That position is a table rank, not a worker percentile.
What do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers. Leading ones include: 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. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers? ▼
For SOC 49-9091, O*NET importance scores lead with Repairing (3.5), Equipment Maintenance (3.4), Troubleshooting (3.3), Operations Monitoring (3.0). Knowledge areas emphasize Computers and Electronics, Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $47,450 as the national median for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers. The published 10th-90th range is $34,320 to $66,370. Beside Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay ($103,020), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is -3%. Projected annual openings: about 3,500. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: declining.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers? ▼
BLS assigns High school diploma or equivalent as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers? ▼
California ($51,870), Tennessee ($53,270), New Jersey ($59,770) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 49-9091. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics