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.
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
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Technology Skills
- Emerson FIRSTVUE Value Sizing
- Graphical user interface GUI design software
- IBM Maximo Asset Management
- Ladder Logic
- Maintenance record software
- Operating system software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Spreadsheet software
Tools & Equipment
- Acetylene torches
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air compressors
- Ammeters
- Bench vises
- Bucket trucks
- Burden testers
- Cable cutters