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How to become Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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)

Career path and how to earn more as Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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.