As of June 2026, Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers has an AI-exposure score of 53/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
More exposed than 41% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$47,450. About 3,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Installation & Repair roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
- Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
- Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
- Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
- Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
- Order parts needed for machine repairs.
- Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
- Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
- Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
- Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
- Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
- Test machines to determine proper functioning.
- Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
- Clean and oil machine parts.
- Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
- Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
- Transport machines to installation sites.
- Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
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