Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
SOC 49-9091 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers is $44,980, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $45,840, and an estimated 36,100 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +19.7% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +1.7% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 2.9% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,980 | $44,980 | 36,100 |
| 2022 | $39,690 | $41,324 | 35,790 |
| 2021 | $39,040 | $43,900 | 27,540 |
| 2020 | $37,580 | $44,243 | 25,080 |
Nominal change
+19.7%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+1.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-2.9%
Declining
Employment 2024
32,500
Projected 2034
31,600
Annual Openings
3,500
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $44,980. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $61,140 | +35.9% | 2,510 |
| Massachusetts | $59,930 | +33.2% | 250 |
| Hawaii | $57,460 | +27.7% | 110 |
| Rhode Island | $53,870 | +19.8% | 250 |
| Nevada | $52,590 | +16.9% | 1,610 |
| New Jersey | $51,290 | +14% | 540 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $51,290 | +14% | 30 |
| Michigan | $50,890 | +13.1% | 690 |
| Colorado | $50,490 | +12.2% | 240 |
| Maine | $50,430 | +12.1% | 80 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$28,840
25th Pct
$35,420
Median
$44,980
75th Pct
$53,550
90th Pct
$63,300
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