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Will AI replace Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?AI replacement risk 49% and how the work is changing

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$47,450
25th–75th pct. $39,760–$58,110
Top pay (est.)
$86,300
Top 10% $66,370
Pay in 5 years
$54,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$61,600est.
$52,900–$71,500
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
49%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−3.4%
3,800 openings / yr

Will AI replace Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers? AI replacement risk

49%
Moderate
Ranked #507 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Key skills

Monitoring
3.0
Troubleshooting
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Equipment Maintenance
3.0
Repairing
3.0
Operation and Control
3.0
Reading Comprehension
2.9
Quality Control Analysis
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.7
Administrative
2.7
Engineering and Technology
2.7
English Language
2.6
Administration and Management
2.5
Mathematics
2.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

VisualizationFinger DexterityNear VisionManual DexterityOral ExpressionControl Precision

Education of workers

High school diploma
92%
Post-secondary certificate
8%

Training before entry

1–3 months
27%
Up to 1 month
22%
6–12 months
15%
3–6 months
12%
None / short demo
11%
4–10 years
10%
2–4 years
2%

Related work experience

None
19%
1–2 years
13%
Up to 1 month
12%
6–8 years
10%
2–4 years
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.