Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
SOC code 49-9012 · O*NET-SOC 49-9012.00 · Medium preparation needed · Skilled trades
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$74,340
a year
Hourly
$35.74
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$76,210
$36.64 per hour
Middle 50%
$54,950 – $97,120
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$45,910 – $112,500
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
48,240
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $45,910
- $22.07/hr
- 25th percentile
- $54,950
- $26.42/hr
- Median percentile
- $74,340
- $35.74/hr
- 75th percentile
- $97,120
- $46.69/hr
- 90th percentile
- $112,500
- $54.09/hr
What do control and valve installers and repairers, 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.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- 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.
- Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
- Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 47% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)47%
- Post-Secondary Certificate42%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree7%
- Some College Courses3%
Common questions
How much does a control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door earn?
The national median is $74,340 a year. The full range runs from $45,910 at the 10th percentile to $112,500 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking3.4/5
- Active Listening3.1/5
- Speaking3.1/5
- Monitoring3.1/5
Knowledge areas
- 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
- Mathematics3.2/5
- Design3.2/5
- Production and Processing3.0/5
Transferable strengths: Repairing, Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making.