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Vending technician salary

Average vending technician salary

$47,002

$22.6 hourly rate

Entry-level vending technician salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Vending Technician Salary Overview

The average salary for a vending technician stands at $47,002 per year. This figure can fluctuate based on various factors, including state, experience level, and the specific industry. For instance, technicians working in urban areas often earn more due to increased demand and cost of living.

In states like California and Texas, the salary can exceed the national average, providing lucrative opportunities for skilled professionals. Additionally, vending technicians in industries such as food service and hospitality may also experience higher wages. As vending technology evolves, technicians with experience in advanced systems can further enhance their earning potential.

For those considering a career as a vending technician, it is beneficial to gain hands-on experience and seek certifications that demonstrate expertise in machine maintenance and repair. This not only increases job prospects but can also lead to promotions within the field.

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Meta$123,819
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Vending technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a vending technician typically falls between $46,742 and $61,277.
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$47,002yearly
glassdoor[1]
$46,742yearly
comparably[2]
$61,277yearly
Salary.com[3]
$49,502yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$47,395yearly

Average vending technician salary by state

The average vending technician salary in Alaska, Michigan, and West Virginia are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average vending technician salary states are Alabama, Oklahoma, and Florida.

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Highest paying states for vending technicians

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1West Virginia$55,437$26.65
2Delaware$55,068$26.48
3Alaska$57,148$27.48
4Michigan$56,431$27.13
5Connecticut$53,085$25.52
6New York$52,771$25.37
7Kentucky$51,113$24.57
8New Jersey$53,289$25.62
9Ohio$52,890$25.43
10Rhode Island$51,288$24.66
11Indiana$47,776$22.97
12Maryland$54,515$26.21
13Wisconsin$47,709$22.94
14South Carolina$47,209$22.70
15Pennsylvania$50,021$24.05
16Texas$48,541$23.34
17Arkansas$49,009$23.56
18Illinois$47,286$22.73
19Nevada$47,656$22.91
20Utah$46,680$22.44
21Massachusetts$49,245$23.68
22Colorado$47,693$22.93
23North Carolina$44,667$21.47
24New Mexico$49,058$23.59
25District of Columbia$54,409$26.16
26North Dakota$47,110$22.65
27Montana$47,614$22.89
28New Hampshire$46,868$22.53
29Iowa$44,453$21.37
30Louisiana$45,187$21.72
31South Dakota$46,507$22.36
32Missouri$44,656$21.47
33Vermont$43,555$20.94
34Virginia$48,560$23.35
35California$49,906$23.99
36Hawaii$49,739$23.91
37Tennessee$41,524$19.96
38Oregon$46,607$22.41
39Kansas$43,700$21.01
40Maine$39,155$18.82
41Minnesota$42,521$20.44
42Washington$45,820$22.03
43Florida$39,393$18.94
44Oklahoma$40,168$19.31
45Arizona$41,628$20.01
46Alabama$40,231$19.34
47Georgia$40,530$19.49
48Idaho$43,058$20.70
49Mississippi$37,082$17.83
50Wyoming$40,714$19.57
51Nebraska$37,764$18.16

Highest paying cities for vending technicians

The highest-paying cities for vending technicians are Lansing, MI, Cleveland, OH, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Lansing, MI$55,821$26.84
2Cleveland, OH$54,397$26.15
3New York, NY$53,194$25.57
4San Leandro, CA$52,970$25.47
5Hartford, CT$52,126$25.06
6Somerville, MA$48,847$23.48
7San Antonio, TX$48,771$23.45
8Pittsburgh, PA$48,712$23.42
9Indianapolis, IN$47,616$22.89
10Colorado Springs, CO$47,586$22.88
11Chicago, IL$47,555$22.86
12Blacksburg, VA$45,954$22.09
13Saint Louis, MO$45,175$21.72
14Lenexa, KS$43,966$21.14
15Apple Valley, MN$42,531$20.45
16Knoxville, TN$42,473$20.42
17Oklahoma City, OK$40,035$19.25
18Tallahassee, FL$39,530$19.00
19Omaha, NE$37,873$18.21

Vending technician salary details

A vending technician's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average vending technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a vending technician's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$66,000$5,500$32
75th Percentile$56,000$4,667$27
Average$47,002$3,917$23
25th Percentile$39,000$3,250$19
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying vending technician jobs

The highest paying types of vending technicians are automatic teller machine servicer, vending machine mechanic, and coin machine servicer repairer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Administrative Technician$41,290$3,441$19.8573,101
Slot Technician$36,261$3,022$17.4360,589
Copier Technician$38,796$3,233$18.65109,862
Vending Attendant$28,747$2,396$13.8245,081
Technician$38,045$3,170$18.29596,842
Service Technician$40,379$3,365$19.41254,533

Top companies hiring vending technicians now:

  1. AIG jobs (6)
  2. Pwc jobs (2)
  3. Defense Finance and Accounting Service jobs (4)
  4. PepsiCo jobs (11)
  5. Keurig Dr Pepper jobs (22)

Which companies pay vending technicians the most?

Vending technician salaries at Meta and Edward Jones are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vending technician salary at companies like The Travelers Companies and PepsiCo are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Meta$123,819$59.53
2Edward Jones$78,652$37.81
3The Travelers Companies$55,557$26.71
4PepsiCo$52,410$25.20
5National Basketball Association$48,307$23.22
6Keurig Dr Pepper$47,806$22.98
7American Airlines$47,525$22.85
8Sodexo Management, Inc.$45,417$21.84
9Dakota Holding Corporation$44,534$21.41
10The Independent Traveler$44,520$21.40
11Green Mountain Coffee Roasters$43,617$20.97
12Oak Street Health$43,021$20.68
13PUMA$39,956$19.21
14Hearst$37,921$18.23
15Compass Group USA$35,956$17.29
16Aramark$33,419$16.07

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$46,000$44,200$42,400$40,600$38,800$37,000
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Vending Technician salary by industry

The average vending technician salary varies across industries:

  • The average vending technician salary in the finance industry is $53,801, the highest of any industry.
  • The average vending technician salary in the finance industry is $52,369.
  • Vending technicians in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $38,213, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for vending technicians

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Finance$53,801$25.87
2Education$52,369$25.18
3Insurance$49,515$23.81
4Energy$45,597$21.92
5Manufacturing$44,142$21.22
6Hospitality$38,213$18.37

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Vending technician salary trends

The average vending technician salary has risen by $8,455 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vending technician earned $38,547 annually, but today, they earn $47,002 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for vending technicians over the last decade.

Compare vending technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average vending technician salary over time

Compare vending technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Vending technician salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$47,000$22.60+5.7%
2024$44,300$21.30+2.4%
2023$43,200$20.78+2.5%
2022$42,100$20.26+1.8%
2021$41,400$19.89+1.1%

Recently added vending technician salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
SodexoVending TechnicianOmaha, NE06/26/2025$31,305
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianOmaha, NE06/26/2025$31,305
SodexoVending TechnicianUniontown, PA06/25/2025$52,279
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianFairfield, NJ06/25/2025$51,653
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianRolling Meadows, IL06/25/2025$58,436
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianWest Sacramento, CA06/25/2025$41,740
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianCleveland, OH06/25/2025$31,305
Sodexo S AVending TechnicianUniontown, PA06/24/2025$52,279
SodexoVending TechnicianFairfield, NJ06/19/2025$51,653
Keurig Dr PepperVending TechnicianHazelwood, MO06/13/2025$50,088

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