Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earn a median of $74,340 per year ($35.74/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 4.3% through 2035, with about 3,600 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door in four numbers
- Median pay
- $74,340a year, or $35.74/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $46KTop 10% $113K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +4.3%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+4.3%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +4.3% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 3,60050,400 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202550.4K
- Projected 203552.6K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 50.4K Projected 2035 52.6K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school47%
- Certificate41.8%
- Some college3%
- Associate's6.8%
- Bachelor's1.4%
Highest education held by control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door Segment Value High school 47% Certificate 41.8% Some college 3% Associate's 6.8% Bachelor's 1.4%
Also advertised as: Control Valve Mechanic, Control Valve Technician, Electric Meter Technician, Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician), Instrument Technician, Measurement Technician.
Pay
How much do Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door make?
Every control and valve installer and repairer, except mechanical door in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$74,340
Middle half earn $54,950 to $97,120
- 10th
- $45,910
- 25th
- $54,950
- 75th
- $97,120
- 90th
- $112,500
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 |
| 25th | $54,950 |
| Median | $74,340 |
| 75th | $97,120 |
| 90th | $112,500 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $74,340
- Median hourly wage
- $35.74/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $76,210
- People employed
- 48,240
Versus all US occupations
At $74,340, Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earn 46% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $23,360 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 22% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $112,500 or more while the bottom 10% earn $45,910, a gap of 2.5×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 49% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Rhode Island posts the highest raw median ($110,900), but once local prices are taken into account North Dakota leads at $116,436 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Rhode Island | $110,900 | $108,428 | 110 |
| 2Alaska | $109,450 | $106,928 | 30 |
| 3Connecticut | $104,690 | $101,042 | 360 |
| 4North Dakota | $103,580 | $116,436 | 270 |
| 5Washington | $102,870 | $96,129 | 450 |
| 6New York | $101,150 | $93,726 | 4,170 |
| 7California | $100,260 | $90,553 | 4,310 |
| 8Wyoming | $100,030 | $107,918 | 290 |
| 9District of Columbia | $98,810 | $89,908 | 50 |
| 10South Dakota | $98,090 | $110,729 | 150 |
Job outlook
Is Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +4.3% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | +4.3% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door to change 4.3% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 2,200 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 3,600 openings are projected each year, 7.1% of the 50,400 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)47%
- Post-Secondary Certificate41.8%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree6.8%
- Some College Courses3%
- Bachelor's Degree1.4%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 47% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 41.8% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 6.8% |
| Some College Courses | 3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1.4% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door do?
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Day-to-day tasks
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather at least weekly.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Active Listening3.1
- Speaking3.1
- Monitoring3.1
- Reading Comprehension3.0
- Writing3.0
- Active Learning2.9
- Learning Strategies2.5
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 |
| Active Listening | 3.1 |
| Speaking | 3.1 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 |
| Writing | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
| Learning Strategies | 2.5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Repairing3.3
- Operations Monitoring3.1
- Equipment Maintenance3.1
- Troubleshooting3.1
- Quality Control Analysis3.1
- Judgment and Decision Making3.1
- Coordination3.0
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.3 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Process mapping and design software · in demand
- Project management software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 1 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional4.5
- Investigative2.9
- Social1.2
- Artistic1.0
- Enterprising1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door | $74,340 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door: frequently asked questions
How much do Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door make?
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earn a median of $74,340 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 46% above the $50,980 US median across all occupations. That works out at $35.74/hr. The middle half earn between $54,950 and $97,120. The top 10% earn $112,500 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door. BLS also lists moderate-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 47.0% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 4.3% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 3,600 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door do?
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors. A core O*NET task: record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made. Employers most often ask for Computer aided design CAD software, Data base user interface and query software, Document management software.
Which states pay Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door the most?
The highest state medians for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door are Rhode Island ($110,900), Alaska ($109,450), Connecticut ($104,690) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, North Dakota moves to the top at $116,436.
What personality type suits a Control and Valve Installer and Repairer, Except Mechanical Door?
O*NET scores Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door highest on the Realistic and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.