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United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$74,340
United States, 2025
Employment
48,240
United States, 2025
Typical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
- O*NET code
- 49-9012.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Typical tasks
- 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.
- Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$45,910
25th percentile
$54,950
75th percentile
$97,120
90th percentile
$112,500
Most important skills
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Repairing3.3
- Speaking3.1
- Quality Control Analysis3.1
- Judgment and Decision Making3.1
- Monitoring3.1
- Active Listening3.1
- Operations Monitoring3.1
- Equipment Maintenance3.1
- Troubleshooting3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
- Coordination3.0
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 15 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
15
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Speaking | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
| Writing | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto, CA | $133,990 | 40 | 2025 |
| Fresno, CA | $132,360 | 100 | 2025 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,120 | 330 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,800 | 580 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $115,460 | 160 | 2025 |
| RI | $110,900 | 110 | 2025 |
| AK | $109,450 | 30 | 2025 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $108,940 | 80 | 2025 |
| Stockton, CA | $105,800 | 100 | 2025 |
| Hartford, CT | $105,450 | 120 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $104,840 | 490 | 2025 |
| CT | $104,690 | 360 | 2025 |
| New York, NY | $103,780 | 3,110 | 2025 |
| Niles, MI | $103,580 | 60 | 2025 |
| ND | $103,580 | 270 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $102,870 | 210 | 2025 |
| WA | $102,870 | 450 | 2025 |
| Albany, NY | $102,660 | 260 | 2025 |
| NY | $101,150 | 4,170 | 2025 |
| Bay City, MI | $100,820 | 40 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.