Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers Salary
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers in Rapid City, SD make a median of $42,380 a year, or about $20.37 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.
So what does $42K get you in Rapid City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rapid City’s Regional Price Parity (89.2). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rapid City
Pay for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers in Rapid City runs about 11% below the U.S. median of $47K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,336/month, which is 44.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 89.2 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairerss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers in metros near Rapid City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $60K | , |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $47K | , |
| Omaha | $46K | , |
| Fargo | $57K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rapid City, SD
Entry-level coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $42K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $62K | +31% | 70 |
| New York | $60K | +26% | 1,450 |
| New Jersey | $60K | +26% | 550 |
| Washington | $59K | +24% | 580 |
| Arizona | $56K | +19% | 990 |
| Oregon | $56K | +18% | 310 |
| Massachusetts | $54K | +15% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $53K | +12% | 160 |
| Alaska | $52K | +10% | 60 |
| California | $52K | +9% | 2,810 |
| Nevada | $51K | +8% | 1,620 |
| Connecticut | $50K | +6% | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $50K | +5% | 630 |
| Texas | $50K | +5% | 1,560 |
| Maryland | $50K | +5% | 290 |
| Minnesota | $50K | +4% | 360 |
| North Dakota | $49K | +3% | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $49K | +3% | 80 |
| Florida | $48K | +2% | 1,350 |
| Delaware | $48K | +2% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $48K | +1% | 920 |
| Montana | $48K | +0% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $48K | +0% | 80 |
| Maine | $47K | -1% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -1% | 240 |
| Michigan | $47K | -1% | 430 |
| Arkansas | $47K | -1% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -1% | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $47K | -2% | 1,780 |
| Utah | $47K | -2% | 130 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -3% | 520 |
| Kansas | $46K | -4% | 220 |
| Iowa | $46K | -4% | 380 |
| Colorado | $46K | -4% | 290 |
| Illinois | $46K | -4% | 2,010 |
| Georgia | $45K | -4% | 470 |
| Wyoming | $45K | -5% | 100 |
| Virginia | $45K | -6% | 420 |
| Indiana | $44K | -7% | 640 |
| Missouri | $44K | -7% | 570 |
| South Dakota | $44K | -8% | 290 |
| New Mexico | $44K | -8% | 240 |
| Idaho | $43K | -9% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -11% | 190 |
| Mississippi | $41K | -14% | 260 |
| Alabama | $41K | -14% | 420 |
| West Virginia | $38K | -20% | 170 |
| Ohio | $38K | -20% | 1,450 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rapid City?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $42K, rent takes 44.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,336/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers in Rapid City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,232/month. At HUD’s $1,336/month FMR, rent would take 60% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairer a high-paying job in Rapid City?
Local pay runs 11% below the national median — $42K here vs. $47K nationally. Cost of living is 11% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Rapid City compare to the national average for coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers?
Rapid City pays $42K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s -11%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 89.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $48K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers make in Rapid City, SD?
The median is $42,380 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,200, and experienced coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers can clear $53,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $42K enough to live in Rapid City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,008/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,336/month, which eats 44.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers salary go in Rapid City?
Rapid City has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers salary is worth about $47,511 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers and repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.