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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

Median Salary
70,100
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$23,970

10%

$70,100

Median

$101,080

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    46%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    41%

  • Associate's degree

    6%

  • Some college

    2%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.