How to become Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Dooreducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$74,340
25th–75th pct. $54,950–$97,120
Top pay (est.)
$146,200
Top 10% $112,500
Pay in 5 years
$86,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$101,000est.
$86,900–$117,300
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
37%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.3%
3,600 openings / yr
How to become Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Handling and Moving ObjectsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsProcessing InformationMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical Activities
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionExtent FlexibilityNear VisionInformation OrderingVisualizationOral Expression
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.