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 in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family, focused on Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
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 salary by industry
Utilities
22,280 workers
$92,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
7,700 workers
$69,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
6,890 workers
$68,000
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
3,880 workers
$61,500
Construction
3,340 workers
$78,500
Wholesale Trade
2,890 workers
$64,500
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
2,280 workers
$61,000
Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing
1,180 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 51 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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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 51 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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