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 TechnicianMeter TechnicianValve 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
| 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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementSAP softwareStructured query language SQL
Technology Skills
Emerson FIRSTVUE Value SizingGraphical user interface GUI design softwareIBM Maximo Asset ManagementLadder LogicMaintenance record softwareOperating system softwareProgrammable logic controller PLC softwareSpreadsheet software
Tools & Equipment
Acetylene torchesAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAmmetersBench visesBucket trucksBurden testersCable cutters