DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Occupational Description:
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 60 | 3 | $20.44/hr | $0.43/hr | $15.24/hr | $17.48/hr | $20.87/hr | $23.55/hr | $26.17/hr |
| Minnesota | 530 | 114 | $19.10/hr | $0.94/hr | $10.28/hr | $13.37/hr | $17.72/hr | $23.98/hr | $29.93/hr |
| U S | 31,370 | 941 | $18.24/hr | $0.22/hr | $10.57/hr | $13.30/hr | $17.28/hr | $22.19/hr | $27.96/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 230 | $18.61/hr | N/A |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | 220 | $15.57/hr | 4.1% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 40 | $17.92/hr | -13.6% |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 20 | $26.87/hr | 6.7% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | N/A | $14.02/hr | N/A |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
- Adjusts and repairs vending machines and meters and replaces defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering iron, and diagrams.
- Shellacs or paints dial markings or mechanisms' exterior, using brush or spray gun.
- Replenishes vending machines with ingredients or products.
- Keeps records of machine maintenance and repair.
- Collects coins from machine and makes settlements with concessionaires.
- Tests dispensing, coin-handling, electrical, refrigeration, carbonation, or ice making systems of machine.
- Examines and inspects vending machines and meters to determine cause of malfunction.
- Disassembles and assembles machines, following specifications and using hand tools and power tools.
- Cleans and oils parts with soap and water, gasoline, kerosene, or carbon tetrachloride.
