Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door in the U.S. is $74,340 ($35.74 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $74,340
- Mean annual wage
- $76,210
- Median hourly wage
- $35.74
- Employment
- 48,240
48,240 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,910 | $22.07 |
| 25th percentile | $54,950 | $26.42 |
| Median (50th) | $74,340 | $35.74 |
| 75th percentile | $97,120 | $46.69 |
| 90th percentile | $112,500 | $54.09 |
Highest-paying states for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $110,900 | 110 |
| Alaska | $109,450 | 30 |
| Connecticut | $104,690 | 360 |
| North Dakota | $103,580 | 270 |
| Washington | $102,870 | 450 |
| New York | $101,150 | 4,170 |
| California | $100,260 | 4,310 |
| Wyoming | $100,030 | 290 |
| District of Columbia | $98,810 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $98,090 | 150 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $48,670 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $50,800 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $57,010 median annual wage
- Florida: $57,460 median annual wage
- Texas: $58,230 median annual wage
About this occupation
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Typical tasks
- Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
- Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
- Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
- Disconnect or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
- Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
- Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 10.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 45.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.3% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.2% |
| Master's degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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