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

MetricU.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