How much does a coin make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.81
- Average (mean)
- $49,770
- Jobs
- 26,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $47,450 | $22.81 | |
| 75th | $58,110 | $27.94 | |
| 90th | $66,370 | $31.91 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Rhode Island | $62,350 |
| New York | $60,010 |
| New Jersey | $59,770 |
| Washington | $58,750 |
| Arizona | $56,450 |
| Oregon | $56,100 |
| Massachusetts | $54,380 |
| Tennessee | $53,270 |
| Alaska | $52,040 |
| California | $51,870 |
| Nevada | $51,210 |
| Connecticut | $50,120 |
| Wisconsin | $50,050 |
| Texas | $49,960 |
| Maryland | $49,860 |
| Minnesota | $49,570 |
| North Dakota | $48,870 |
| New Hampshire | $48,710 |
| Florida | $48,430 |
| Delaware | $48,350 |
| Oklahoma | $48,160 |
| Montana | $47,670 |
| Nebraska | $47,520 |
| Maine | $47,160 |
| South Carolina | $47,120 |
| Michigan | $46,980 |
| Arkansas | $46,940 |
| Louisiana | $46,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,600 |
| Utah | $46,570 |
| North Carolina | $46,010 |
| Kansas | $45,750 |
| Iowa | $45,740 |
| Colorado | $45,600 |
| Illinois | $45,560 |
| Georgia | $45,360 |
| Wyoming | $45,190 |
| Virginia | $44,720 |
| Indiana | $44,280 |
| Missouri | $44,220 |
| New Mexico | $43,860 |
| South Dakota | $43,860 |
| Idaho | $43,230 |
| Kentucky | $42,150 |
| Mississippi | $41,040 |
| Alabama | $40,670 |
| West Virginia | $38,190 |
| Ohio | $37,950 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $63,410 |
| New York, NY | $62,970 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,370 |
| Carson City, NV | $61,060 |
| Providence, RI | $60,870 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $60,160 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,860 |
| San Francisco, CA | $59,060 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $58,940 |
| Salem, OR | $58,120 |
| Lakeland, FL | $57,740 |
| Portland, OR | $57,550 |
| Fargo, ND | $57,300 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $56,990 |
| Nashville, TN | $56,190 |
In other countries
Coin belongs to the international group "Meter readers and vending-machine collectors".
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- Mechanical Door Repairer$55,720
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$74,340
- Heating$61,010
- Home Appliance Repairer$50,990
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Maintenance Worker$60,850
- Millwright$65,700
- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,320
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$74,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coin make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.81 ($47,450 a year).
How much does a coin make a month?
About $3,954 a month before tax, based on a median of $47,450 a year.
How much does a coin make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year ($16.50 an hour); the top 10% make $66,370 or more.
Which state pays coins the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $62,350 a year, followed by New York ($60,010) and New Jersey ($59,770).
Which city pays coins the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ, with a median of $63,410 a year.
How many coins are there in the United States?
About 26,410 people work as coins.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.