Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doors across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $76,210 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $74,340
Total employment 48,240 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.3%
Slower than average
Annual openings 3,900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 47,700 → 48,300 (+600)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$105,580
- California$100,960
- Alaska$100,650
- North Dakota$100,220
- Rhode Island$99,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Carolina$57,080
- Tennessee$57,290
- Mississippi$58,060
- Texas$61,070
- Montana$61,990
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $105,580 | $102,870 | $51 | +38.5% | 450 |
| 2 | California | $100,960 | $100,260 | $49 | +32.5% | 4,310 |
| 3 | Alaska | $100,650 | $109,450 | $48 | +32.1% | 30 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $100,220 | $103,580 | $48 | +31.5% | 270 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $99,040 | $110,900 | $48 | +30% | 110 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $98,230 | $98,810 | $47 | +28.9% | 50 |
| 7 | New York | $96,740 | $101,150 | $47 | +26.9% | 4,170 |
| 8 | Oregon | $94,900 | $97,110 | $46 | +24.5% | 490 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $93,040 | $100,030 | $45 | +22.1% | 290 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $92,600 | $104,690 | $45 | +21.5% | 360 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $89,360 | $95,520 | $43 | +17.3% | 1,320 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $89,270 | $98,090 | $43 | +17.1% | 150 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $89,000 | $96,510 | $43 | +16.8% | 1,000 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $88,170 | $88,610 | $42 | +15.7% | 440 |
| 15 | Nevada | $85,990 | $72,310 | $41 | +12.8% | 70 |
| 16 | Michigan | $85,970 | $96,890 | $41 | +12.8% | 2,240 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $85,700 | $81,850 | $41 | +12.5% | 110 |
| 18 | Idaho | $83,550 | $84,390 | $40 | +9.6% | 180 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $81,650 | $76,540 | $39 | +7.1% | 980 |
| 20 | Vermont | $81,580 | $82,010 | $39 | +7% | 40 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $80,810 | $78,120 | $39 | +6% | 1,330 |
| 22 | Iowa | $80,600 | $83,830 | $39 | +5.8% | 820 |
| 23 | Delaware | $80,310 | $75,720 | $39 | +5.4% | 150 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $76,000 | $79,000 | $37 | -0.3% | 610 |
| 25 | Kansas | $75,070 | $77,720 | $36 | -1.5% | 290 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $75,070 | $76,640 | $36 | -1.5% | 710 |
| 27 | Ohio | $73,920 | $76,920 | $36 | -3% | 1,230 |
| 28 | Missouri | $73,650 | $77,650 | $35 | -3.4% | 620 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $73,320 | $67,520 | $35 | -3.8% | 320 |
| 30 | Maryland | $73,180 | $66,500 | $35 | -4% | 800 |
| 31 | Illinois | $72,800 | $61,980 | $35 | -4.5% | 250 |
| 32 | Utah | $71,440 | $73,090 | $34 | -6.3% | 300 |
| 33 | Virginia | $71,360 | $68,000 | $34 | -6.4% | 820 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $71,280 | $66,730 | $34 | -6.5% | 560 |
| 35 | Alabama | $69,580 | $61,670 | $33 | -8.7% | 430 |
| 36 | Arizona | $69,470 | $60,570 | $33 | -8.8% | 840 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $69,100 | $61,380 | $33 | -9.3% | 220 |
| 38 | Maine | $68,260 | $66,240 | $33 | -10.4% | 190 |
| 39 | Colorado | $67,460 | $63,770 | $32 | -11.5% | 1,190 |
| 40 | Indiana | $67,130 | $60,170 | $32 | -11.9% | 760 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $66,100 | $64,820 | $32 | -13.3% | 1,440 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $65,600 | $61,440 | $32 | -13.9% | 440 |
| 43 | Georgia | $65,310 | $61,070 | $31 | -14.3% | 870 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $63,680 | $62,780 | $31 | -16.4% | 1,320 |
| 45 | Florida | $63,330 | $57,460 | $30 | -16.9% | 1,250 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $62,680 | $61,450 | $30 | -17.8% | 450 |
| 47 | Montana | $61,990 | $58,940 | $30 | -18.7% | 50 |
| 48 | Texas | $61,070 | $58,230 | $29 | -19.9% | 11,630 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $58,060 | $48,670 | $28 | -23.8% | 170 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $57,290 | $57,010 | $28 | -24.8% | 670 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $57,080 | $50,800 | $27 | -25.1% | 420 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 245 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modesto, CA | $133,990 | $116,830 | 40 |
| 2 | Fresno, CA | $132,360 | $115,820 | 100 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $131,120 | $111,450 | 330 |
| 4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,800 | $116,180 | 580 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $115,460 | $114,440 | 160 |
| 6 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $112,840 | $104,530 | 30 |
| 7 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $108,940 | $102,950 | 80 |
| 8 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $106,370 | $94,170 | 120 |
| 9 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $105,800 | $103,970 | 100 |
| 10 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $105,600 | $95,600 | 110 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doors (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $114,580 | $108,210 | 40 |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $114,580 | $108,210 | 40 |
| 3 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $104,670 | $101,110 | 1,760 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $101,390 | $98,300 | 8,390 |
| 5 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $101,010 | $102,550 | 80 |
| 6 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $97,930 | $94,270 | 30 |
| 7 | Pipeline Transportation | $93,140 | $89,820 | 820 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $91,640 | $89,240 | 710 |
| 9 | Utilities | $91,540 | $88,890 | 22,280 |
| 10 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $91,540 | $88,890 | 22,280 |
| 11 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $85,560 | $88,810 | 460 |
| 12 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $85,560 | $88,810 | 460 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door make in the U.S.?
The median control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door salary in the United States is $74,340 per year (mean $76,210), and about 80% earn between $45,910 and $112,500.
How much do control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door at $105,580 per year (median $102,870).
What is the job outlook for control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door?
Employment is projected to change +1.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 3,900 openings per year.