Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary by state
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
What Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Doors do
Typical education: High School Diploma
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.
Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingRepairingTroubleshootingSpeakingQuality Control AnalysisOperations Monitoring
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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door pay by experience level
Entry level$47,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$57,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$77,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$100,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$116,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,900
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary by industry
Utilities
22,280 workers
$92,000
Natural Gas Distribution
12,510 workers
$88,500
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
8,390 workers
$101,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
7,700 workers
$69,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
6,880 workers
$68,000
Support Activities for Mining
3,420 workers
$57,500
Support Activities for Mining
3,420 workers
$57,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
2,290 workers
$65,000
Specialty Trade Contractors
2,270 workers
$83,000
Building Equipment Contractors
2,260 workers
$83,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door pays 19% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door make?
The average base salary for a Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in the United States is $79,000 per year, or about $37.98 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $57,000 and $100,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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