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.

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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

You'll spend your days installing, adjusting, and repairing various coin-operated, vending, and amusement machines, including video games, juke boxes, and pinball machines. This hands-on job often involves using tools to fix mechanical and electronic parts. You'll work mostly indoors, often interacting with customers and colleagues through email and phone, while enjoying the freedom to make your own decisions. This career suits you if you're a problem-solver who enjoys working with your hands and communicating clearly.

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

A Day in the Life

You pull into the service bay before sunrise, the smell of electronics and coffee filling the air. Your day starts by checking your company tablet for today's service calls, prioritizing urgent requests. You grab your Milwaukee tool bag, loading it with a multimeter, various screwdriver sets, wire strippers, and a soldering iron. After a quick scan of the inventory, you stock your Ford Transit van with common replacement parts: coin mechanisms, display boards, and a few control panels. You confirm your route for the day, mapping out the most efficient path.

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

While this career is projected to see a slight decline in employment by about 3.4% through 2035, there will still be around 3,800 job openings each year. The median annual wage for this role is about $47,450. With experience, you could advance to roles like a Field Service Manager or a Senior Electronic Repair Technician.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Electronic Component Assembler
General Maintenance Technician

Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Where it can lead

Field Service Manager
Senior Electronic Repair Technician

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