Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
SOC: 49-9012.00
Common Job Titles
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician)
Measurement Technician
Meter Technician
Valve Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
46,920
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $43,840. 25th percentile: U.S. $53,060. 50th percentile: U.S. $74,690. 75th percentile: U.S. $97,400. 90th percentile: U.S. $109,050. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$43,840
10% of workers earn the following or more
$109,050
Workers on average earn
$75,970
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Mechanical4.1/5
Engineering and Technology3.6/5
Public Safety and Security3.5/5
Customer and Personal Service3.3/5
Computers and Electronics3.3/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
