Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
SOC 49-9012BLS OEWS May 2025
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
National median · BLS
$74,340
▼ -0.47%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$76,210
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
48,240
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Pay range for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$45,910
25th
$54,950
Median (50th)
$74,340
75th
$97,120
90th — top pay
$112,500
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
BLS projects employment of control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door to grow 4.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 3,600 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
50,400 → 52,600
+2,200 jobs
Projected change
+4.3%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
3,600
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
3.2% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Critical Thinking3.4
Repairing3.3
Active Listening3.1
Equipment Maintenance3.1
Judgment and Decision Making3.1
Monitoring3.1
Operations Monitoring3.1
Quality Control Analysis3.1
Speaking3.1
Troubleshooting3.1
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical4.1
Engineering and Technology3.6
Public Safety and Security3.5
Computers and Electronics3.3
Customer and Personal Service3.3
Mathematics3.2
Design3.2
Production and Processing3.0
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementSAP softwareStructured query language SQLEmerson FIRSTVUE Value SizingGraphical user interface GUI design softwareIBM Maximo Asset ManagementLadder LogicMaintenance record software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door do
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
Also called
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician)Measurement TechnicianMeter TechnicianValve TechnicianControl Valve MechanicControl Valve TechnicianElectric Meter TechnicianInstrument TechnicianService TechnicianWater Plant Maintenance Mechanic
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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