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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door



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

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 11017$33.93/hr$23.47/hr$27.70/hr$33.36/hr$43.10/hr$45.09/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing260$25.17/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities320$45.09/hr
Professional and Business Services130$30.43/hr
Other Services170$24.07/hr
Public Administration130$36.89/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 10$40.01/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$44.03/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 50$34.50/hr5.2%
Southeast Balance of State 50$30.28/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 70$25.10/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 100$33.46/hr4.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 100$33.46/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 100$33.36/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 110$33.36/hr6.9%
Southeast Minnesota 110$29.02/hr4.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 580$30.25/hr3.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 640$30.43/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,120$31.45/hr3.7%




  • Calibrate instrumentation, such as meters, gauges, and regulators, for pressure, temperature, flow, and level.
  • Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
  • Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
  • Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
  • Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
  • Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
  • Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
  • Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
  • Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
  • Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.