Installation & Repair

How much does a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer make?

The median computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer in the United States earns $46,860 per year, about $22.53 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers earn more, and half earn less.

Median annual salary
$46,860
Median hourly wage
$22.53 /hr
Employed in the U.S.
73,010

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. SOC code 49-2011.

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer salary range

Pay for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $35,120 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $69,560. The average (mean) wage of $49,820 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.

Percentile Annual Hourly
10th percentile $35,120 $16.89 Lowest paid
25th percentile $38,290 $18.41
Median (50th) $46,860 $22.53 Midpoint
75th percentile $59,420 $28.57
90th percentile $69,560 $33.44 Highest paid

Figures are national wage estimates for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers (SOC 49-2011), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024.

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer salary by state

Where you work changes the paycheck. Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers earn the most in New York at $60,220 a year, and the least in West Virginia at $38,510. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.

State Median annual Employed
New York $60,220 5,150
Colorado $60,170 1,250
New Jersey $59,410 2,550
New Hampshire $59,320 360
North Dakota $58,120 170
Maine $58,040 300
Alaska $57,160 200
Vermont $55,850 90
Washington $55,650 1,750
Montana $55,100 150
South Dakota $54,760 230
Maryland $49,610 880
Iowa $49,580 590
Nebraska $49,280 860
Minnesota $49,060 1,500
Delaware $48,550 240
Kentucky $48,410 1,280
Hawaii $48,080 190
Ohio $48,080 2,740
California $47,900 7,460
Massachusetts $47,530 1,090
Oregon $47,440 870
Indiana $47,120 2,240
Connecticut $46,890 440
Wyoming $46,650 120
Pennsylvania $46,360 2,640
Louisiana $46,350 1,030
Illinois $46,260 3,910
Virginia $45,880 1,780
Alabama $45,750 1,160
Oklahoma $45,630 730
North Carolina $45,410 3,670
Utah $45,310 810
Arkansas $44,990 400
Texas $44,610 7,560
Michigan $44,280 1,380
Florida $44,020 4,430
Rhode Island $43,160 N/A
Mississippi $42,950 660
Wisconsin $42,930 1,090
Tennessee $42,710 1,350
New Mexico $42,320 350
Kansas $41,600 450
Arizona $41,480 940
Nevada $40,750 640
Missouri $39,820 1,050
Idaho $39,310 320
South Carolina $39,170 780
Georgia $38,750 2,780
West Virginia $38,510 360

State median wages for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers (SOC 49-2011), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2024. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.

Job outlook for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers

The BLS projects employment of computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers to shrink from 2025 to 2035 (down 3%). That is a decline, against 3.5% average growth for all occupations. That works out to roughly 72,100 jobs in 2025 moving toward 69,900 by 2035.

Across the decade, the BLS expects about 6,100 openings a year for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).

How to become a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer

The typical entry-level education for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers is some college but no degree, according to the BLS. New hires typically complete short-term on-the-job training to reach full competency.

A four-year college degree is usually not required to start, which makes this one of the jobs you can enter without a bachelor's degree. See more high paying jobs without a degree .

Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.

What affects how much a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer earns

Certifications, the type of equipment worked on, employer, and region drive most of the pay difference. Flat-rate pay and overtime can push experienced techs well above the median.

Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (New York, $60,220) and the lowest (West Virginia, $38,510) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.

About 73,010 people work as computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers in the United States. At $46,860 a year, the job pays below the $49,500 median for all U.S. jobs.

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer salary FAQ

How much does a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer make an hour?

The median hourly wage for a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer is $22.53. The middle half of computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers earn between $18.41 and $28.57 per hour.

What is the highest computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer salary?

The highest paid 10 percent of computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers earn more than $69,560 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.

How much does a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer make a year?

The median annual salary for a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer is $46,860. The average (mean) wage of $49,820 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.

Is being a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer a well paid job?

At $46,860 a year, a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer earns below the $49,500 median for all U.S. jobs. About 73,010 people work as computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers in the United States.

Which state pays computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers the most?

New York has the highest median salary for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers at $60,220 a year. Colorado ($60,170) and New Jersey ($59,410) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2024.

Is being a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer a good career?

Employment of computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers is projected to shrink 3% from 2025 to 2035, a decline, against 3.5% average growth for all occupations. The BLS projects about 6,100 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.

Do you need a degree to become a computer, automated teller, and office machine repairer?

No. The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers as some college but no degree, so a four-year degree is usually not required to start.

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Sources. National and state wage and employment figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 and the OEWS state files. Growth, openings, education, and training: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2025–2035). Every figure on this page is published by the BLS and is shown without adjustment. View the originals at bls.gov/oes and bls.gov/emp. Last updated 2025-04-02.