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Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9091 |
| title | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers |
| onet code | 49-9091.00 |
| description | Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 28,260 |
| a mean | 48,530 |
| a median | 47,350 |
| a pct10 | 31,420 |
| a pct25 | 38,580 |
| a pct75 | 56,290 |
| a pct90 | 64,720 |
| h mean | 23 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers typically centers on fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.19 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (91.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $61,650 and lowest in West Virginia at $29,970 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, New York, Hawaii, Rhode Island, Oregon) average $58,720. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $61,650 | $60,000 | $35,970 | $81,520 | 410 |
| New York | $59,440 | $63,420 | $39,500 | $91,580 | 1,580 |
| Hawaii | $58,110 | $65,880 | $50,450 | $102,100 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $57,820 | $56,630 | $45,880 | $64,420 | — |
| Oregon | $56,580 | $53,590 | $39,250 | $64,360 | 320 |
| Washington | $54,870 | $54,480 | $44,150 | $63,130 | 460 |
| Colorado | $54,790 | $53,840 | $35,830 | $67,500 | 180 |
| Maine | $53,370 | $52,850 | $36,910 | $61,490 | 50 |
| Michigan | $53,030 | $51,560 | $35,940 | $66,660 | 540 |
| Connecticut | $51,740 | $53,430 | $41,300 | $69,910 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $51,440 | $51,000 | $36,730 | $61,710 | 440 |
| Arizona | $51,240 | $50,740 | $31,300 | $63,190 | 1,180 |
| Delaware | $51,150 | $51,960 | $39,140 | $60,980 | — |
| California | $50,680 | $52,780 | $40,150 | $64,720 | 3,490 |
| Wisconsin | $50,530 | $51,080 | $31,000 | $83,600 | 770 |
| Utah | $50,280 | $48,750 | $37,450 | $60,430 | 240 |
| Nevada | $49,850 | $52,760 | $35,200 | $76,660 | 1,660 |
| Tennessee | $49,500 | $47,480 | $37,050 | $58,200 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $49,350 | $49,820 | $27,500 | $73,460 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $49,190 | $51,660 | $34,710 | $68,610 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $48,430 | $47,510 | $32,240 | $64,480 | 360 |
| Maryland | $47,770 | $50,390 | $39,600 | $61,230 | 310 |
| Kansas | $47,740 | $47,240 | $35,850 | $59,590 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $47,650 | $44,890 | $32,670 | $50,880 | 80 |
| Virginia | $47,500 | $46,170 | $34,160 | $53,810 | 720 |
| South Carolina | $47,420 | $46,890 | $36,660 | $61,620 | 210 |
| Florida | $46,710 | $47,370 | $30,660 | $60,470 | 1,520 |
| Montana | $46,480 | $48,430 | $39,170 | $60,690 | 250 |
| New Hampshire | $46,280 | $53,810 | $36,660 | $84,820 | — |
| Oklahoma | $46,160 | $43,080 | $25,550 | $60,320 | 1,220 |
| Illinois | $45,850 | $44,250 | $31,420 | $50,840 | 1,890 |
| Iowa | $44,930 | $45,470 | $33,560 | $62,270 | 420 |
| Georgia | $43,520 | $47,620 | $36,410 | $64,500 | 520 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,390 | $43,310 | $27,320 | $61,140 | 1,170 |
| Kentucky | $41,970 | $43,000 | $29,100 | $58,250 | 290 |
| North Carolina | $41,710 | $42,430 | $28,860 | $56,720 | 870 |
| New Mexico | $40,240 | $42,930 | $29,230 | $61,550 | 240 |
| Indiana | $40,050 | $42,130 | $27,600 | $55,900 | 550 |
| Idaho | $39,250 | $39,220 | $20,790 | $57,580 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $39,060 | $41,720 | $31,350 | $58,550 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $38,520 | $40,220 | $25,520 | $53,420 | 300 |
| Alabama | $38,120 | $41,280 | $27,240 | $57,920 | 520 |
| Missouri | $37,860 | $41,470 | $28,980 | $58,930 | 560 |
| Nebraska | $37,540 | $42,350 | $32,400 | $55,890 | 110 |
| Texas | $37,360 | $39,680 | $23,400 | $52,480 | 1,050 |
| Ohio | $37,010 | $46,170 | $30,040 | $65,410 | 1,270 |
| West Virginia | $29,970 | $36,030 | $20,510 | $55,570 | 390 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Amusement Machine Mechanic or Arcade Game Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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