Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,910 | $22.07 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,340 | $35.74 |
| Mean (average) | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 90th percentile | $112,500 | $54.09 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,670 | $40,680 | $103,460 | 430 | 0.66 |
| Alaska | $109,450 | $47,320 | $141,270 | 30 | 0.31 |
| Arizona | $60,570 | $49,940 | $106,640 | 840 | 0.83 |
| Arkansas | $61,440 | $38,190 | $89,680 | 440 | 1.09 |
| California | $100,260 | $60,360 | $137,030 | 4,310 | 0.76 |
| Colorado | $63,770 | $47,990 | $92,110 | 1,190 | 1.34 |
| Connecticut | $104,690 | $47,040 | $115,050 | 360 | 0.69 |
| Delaware | $75,720 | $52,180 | $105,150 | 150 | 1 |
| District of Columbia | $98,810 | $71,260 | $129,490 | 50 | 0.22 |
| Florida | $57,460 | $39,410 | $102,670 | 1,250 | 0.41 |
| Georgia | $61,070 | $37,980 | $99,530 | 870 | 0.57 |
| Hawaii | $81,850 | $60,610 | $121,890 | 110 | 0.59 |
| Idaho | $84,390 | $49,820 | $119,510 | 180 | 0.66 |
| Illinois | $61,980 | $51,720 | $109,160 | 250 | 0.13 |
| Indiana | $60,170 | $41,630 | $98,830 | 760 | 0.77 |
| Iowa | $83,830 | $50,400 | $103,890 | 820 | 1.7 |
| Kansas | $77,720 | $46,510 | $97,500 | 290 | 0.64 |
| Kentucky | $61,450 | $43,710 | $93,040 | 450 | 0.73 |
| Louisiana | $66,730 | $37,290 | $105,160 | 560 | 0.94 |
| Maine | $66,240 | $57,200 | $79,810 | 190 | 0.96 |
| Maryland | $66,500 | $44,050 | $104,670 | 800 | 0.93 |
| Massachusetts | $95,520 | $65,520 | $106,520 | 1,320 | 1.17 |
| Michigan | $96,890 | $50,900 | $109,230 | 2,240 | 1.64 |
| Minnesota | $76,640 | $50,630 | $106,680 | 710 | 0.77 |
| Mississippi | $48,670 | $35,760 | $93,670 | 170 | 0.46 |
| Missouri | $77,650 | $48,870 | $101,010 | 620 | 0.68 |
| Montana | $58,940 | $36,880 | $95,720 | 50 | 0.29 |
| Nebraska | $88,610 | $67,020 | $103,980 | 440 | 1.39 |
| Nevada | $72,310 | $62,310 | $115,650 | 70 | 0.15 |
| New Hampshire | $61,380 | $36,980 | $104,520 | 220 | 1.04 |
| New Jersey | $96,510 | $56,610 | $112,260 | 1,000 | 0.75 |
| New Mexico | $67,520 | $45,630 | $104,060 | 320 | 1.2 |
| New York | $101,150 | $58,490 | $128,240 | 4,170 | 1.39 |
| North Carolina | $64,820 | $43,720 | $89,490 | 1,440 | 0.94 |
| North Dakota | $103,580 | $77,760 | $111,240 | 270 | 2.04 |
| Ohio | $76,920 | $47,510 | $99,170 | 1,230 | 0.72 |
| Oklahoma | $62,780 | $38,530 | $88,850 | 1,320 | 2.5 |
| Oregon | $97,110 | $53,270 | $130,020 | 490 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $78,120 | $58,760 | $105,010 | 1,330 | 0.71 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,660 | $26,910 | $98,140 | 140 | 0.46 |
| Rhode Island | $110,900 | $61,320 | $110,900 | 110 | 0.68 |
| South Carolina | $50,800 | $34,060 | $90,550 | 420 | 0.58 |
| South Dakota | $98,090 | $57,870 | $105,770 | 150 | 1.06 |
| Tennessee | $57,010 | $39,300 | $82,210 | 670 | 0.66 |
| Texas | $58,230 | $39,690 | $89,360 | 11,630 | 2.67 |
| Utah | $73,090 | $61,340 | $80,390 | 300 | 0.56 |
| Vermont | $82,010 | $62,150 | $96,170 | 40 | 0.47 |
| Virginia | $68,000 | $50,640 | $99,160 | 820 | 0.64 |
| Washington | $102,870 | $67,640 | $138,300 | 450 | 0.41 |
| West Virginia | $79,000 | $46,350 | $93,400 | 610 | 2.81 |
| Wisconsin | $76,540 | $58,230 | $109,550 | 980 | 1.08 |
| Wyoming | $100,030 | $61,660 | $116,770 | 290 | 3.38 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
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Job outlook for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,600. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.2%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician CIP 47.0302
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician CIP 47.0303
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft SharePoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visio (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Structured query language SQL (hot technology)
- Emerson FIRSTVUE Value Sizing
- Graphical user interface GUI design software
- IBM Maximo Asset Management
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Control Valve Mechanic, Control Valve Technician, Electric Meter Technician, Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician), Instrument Technician, Measurement Technician, Meter Technician, Service Technician, Valve Technician, Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door make?
The national median annual wage for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door was $74,340 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $45,910 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $112,500. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door a growing career?
BLS projects employment of control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door to change +4.3% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,600 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Rhode Island ($110,900), Alaska ($109,450), Connecticut ($104,690). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.