Bitcoin ATM Operator

Also called: Crypto Kiosk Route Operator, Bitcoin ATM Business Owner

Owns or runs a route of Bitcoin ATMs in gas stations and stores, filling them with cash, fixing them and following money-transfer rules.

A day in the life

You drive your route of 25 machines, collecting cash and fixing a jammed bill acceptor. Back home you watch transactions for scams, like an older customer being told by a 'government agent' to deposit $9,000. Your company must follow money transmitter laws in every state.

Pay over a career

Starting
$35k
Typical
$55k
High
$120k

Owner income varies with crypto prices and fees.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; business and compliance knowledge.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Business Administration, Finance.

Outlook

Growing about average. Machine numbers grew fast, but new state laws are cutting back on scams and fees.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Machines run themselves and phone apps compete; servicing, compliance and scam checks stay human, under rising regulation.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business class, Computer science, Economics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-1011.

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