What is the salary of a Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?

The typical salary range is $33,145 - $66,290 per year.

Tech & EngineeringDeclining

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Operational-level

Also known as: Amusement Machine Mechanic, Arcade Game Technician, Arcade Games Mechanic, Arcade Technician

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Amusement Machine TechnologyVending Machine MaintenanceCoin-Operated Machine RepairElectromechanical SystemsElectronics TechnologyField Service OperationsTechnical TradesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-3.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

3,800

per year (US)

Jobs today

34,700

in 2025 → 33,500 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Moderate

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Technicien de maintenance général
Assembleur de composants électroniques
Agent de service client (support technique de base)

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Where it can lead

Gestionnaire de services sur le terrain
Technicien supérieur en réparation électronique
Ingénieur systèmes spécialisé (jeux/distributeurs)

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly assist these professionals through predictive maintenance algorithms and remote diagnostics, allowing for more efficient scheduling and pre-emptive repairs. While the physical act of repair will remain human, AI could transform troubleshooting by identifying common failure points and guiding technicians. This shift may require workers to adapt to new diagnostic tools and software interfaces.

Salary

$47,450

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position