The median pay for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers is $47,810 a year ($22.99/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to fall 3.0% through 2035, with about 6,100 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Some college, no degree.
- SOC 49-2011
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $47,810a year, or $22.99/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $36KTop 10% $72K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- -3.0%DecliningBLS EP, 2025–2035This career−3%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career −3% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 6,10072,100 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202572.1K
- Projected 203569.9K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 72.1K Projected 2035 69.9K - Typical education
- Some collegeneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
Also advertised as: ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician), Computer Repair Technician (Computer Repair Tech), Copier Technician (Copier Tech), Customer Service Engineer, Field Engineer, Field Service Engineer.
Pay
How much do Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers make?
Every computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$47,810
Middle half earn $38,900 to $59,870
- 10th
- $35,910
- 25th
- $38,900
- 75th
- $59,870
- 90th
- $71,730
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,910 |
| 25th | $38,900 |
| Median | $47,810 |
| 75th | $59,870 |
| 90th | $71,730 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $47,810
- Median hourly wage
- $22.99/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $50,880
- People employed
- 65,600
Versus all US occupations
At $47,810, Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers earn 6% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $3,170 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 22% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $71,730 or more while the bottom 10% earn $35,910, a gap of 2.0×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 17% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Connecticut posts the highest raw median ($61,190), but once local prices are taken into account South Dakota leads at $67,392 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Connecticut | $61,190 | $59,058 | 380 |
| 2New Hampshire | $60,570 | $58,148 | 260 |
| 3South Dakota | $59,700 | $67,392 | 300 |
| 4North Dakota | $58,720 | $66,008 | 160 |
| 5California | $58,280 | $52,637 | 7,250 |
| 6New Jersey | $57,330 | $52,691 | 2,190 |
| 7New York | $57,290 | $53,085 | 3,240 |
| 8Massachusetts | $57,270 | $54,152 | 1,350 |
| 9Maryland | $54,120 | $51,563 | 960 |
| 10Vermont | $53,610 | $54,728 | 80 |
Job outlook
Is Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Declining. -3.0% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | −3% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Declining
BLS projects employment of Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers to change -3.0% over 2025–2035, while total US employment is projected to rise 3.5%. That is 2,100 fewer jobs.
Annual openings
About 6,100 openings are projected each year, 8.5% of the 72,100 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Some college, no degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
The work
What does a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer do?
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Day-to-day tasks
- Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
- Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.
- Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
- Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
- Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, or expense reports.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Active Listening3.6
- Critical Thinking3.5
- Speaking3.3
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Writing3.0
- Active Learning3.0
- Monitoring3.0
- Learning Strategies2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.6 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 |
| Speaking | 3.3 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Writing | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.0 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Repairing3.6
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Troubleshooting3.4
- Equipment Selection3.3
- Equipment Maintenance3.3
- Quality Control Analysis3.3
- Time Management3.3
- Operations Monitoring3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.6 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.4 |
| Equipment Selection | 3.3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.3 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.3 |
| Time Management | 3.3 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise application integration software · in demand
- Internet directory services software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Web platform development software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Calendar and scheduling software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 6 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 2 |
| Conventional | 6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic5.8
- Conventional5.5
- Investigative2.6
- Enterprising1.8
- Social1.8
- Artistic1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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- Aircraft Mechanic$79,870
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- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
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- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$47,810
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer | $47,810 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer: frequently asked questions
How much do Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers make?
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers earn a median of $47,810 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 6% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $22.99/hr. The middle half earn between $38,900 and $59,870. The top 10% earn $71,730 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer?
Not necessarily. BLS lists "some college, no degree" as the typical entry-level education for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training.
Is Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer a growing career?
No. BLS projects employment to fall 3.0% over 2025–2035, a loss of 2,100 jobs (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 6,100 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer do?
Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines. A core O*NET task: advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming. Employers most often ask for Data base user interface and query software, Document management software, Electronic mail software.
Which states pay Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers the most?
The highest state medians for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers are Connecticut ($61,190), New Hampshire ($60,570), South Dakota ($59,700) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, South Dakota moves to the top at $67,392.
What personality type suits a Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer?
O*NET scores Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.