Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers


Nature of the Work About this section

Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers install, service, adjust, or repair machines, including arcade games, food and beverage machines, slot machines, jukeboxes, and other similar machines that dispense games or merchandise for money or credit. Servicers usually stock the machines and record the items sold and money collected. Repairers ensure the machines are operating correctly and make repairs as needed.

Education and Training About this section

Most workers learn their skills on the job, but employers increasingly prefer to hire applicants with some high school or vocational school courses in electronics, refrigeration, and machine repair. A driver’s license is required for those who need to drive to stock or repair machines.

Job Outlook About this section

Current and Projected Employment.

2008 Employment 43,800
2018 Employment 46,900
Employment Change 3,100
Growth Rate 7%

Employment change. Average growth is expected. While the number of vending and slot machines are expected to rise, they are also becoming easier to service and require fewer repairs. There will be fewer video arcade machines as people play more of these games at home.

Job prospects. Job opportunities should be excellent for repairers who have training in electronics, and who are willing to travel and work at times outside regular business hours. Opportunities will be fair for servicers, or route drivers.

Earnings About this section

Median annual wages of coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers were $29,930 in May 2008.


Electrical and electronics installers and repairers; Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers; Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers; Home appliance repairers.

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Suggested citation: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos200.htm (visited February 09, 2010).

 

Last Modified Date: December 17, 2009