Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Also called: Vending and Amusement Machine Repairers
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.
Also called: Amusement Machine Mechanic, Arcade Game Technician, Arcade Games Mechanic, Arcade Technician, ATM Mechanic (Automatic Teller Machine Mechanic), ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician)
Median pay
$47,450
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$34,320 – $66,370
People employed
26,410
Holland code
RCE
Realistic · Conventional · Enterprising
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
- 2.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
- 3.Do you prefer doing your own work rather than directing others?
- 4.Are you OK repeating the same tasks most of the day?
- 5.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 6.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 7.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (48 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers do
- 01Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
- 02Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
- 03Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
- 04Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
- 05Test machines to determine proper functioning.
- 06Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
Skills that matter most
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Mechanical
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Engineering and Technology
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
- On-the-job training: over 1 month, up to and including 3 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers83% · +1%
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians76% · +10%
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders75% · −9%
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics75% · +1%
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders74% · −2%
Change into coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers83% · $47,810
- Motion Picture Projectionists76% · $38,270
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians76% · $52,000
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics75% · $47,880
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants72% · $35,670