Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $77,820 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.41
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $104,820
Employed locally 90
National median $74,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $58,900
    50th (median)
    $77,820
    75th
    $95,320
    90th
    $104,820

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary vs area income 109% Median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $133,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,700
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $123,620
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $122,220
    El Centro, CA $116,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $115,960

    Nearby metros — Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $83,860
    Wheeling, WV-OH $82,960
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $82,010
    Columbus, OH $77,890
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $70,680
    Ohio $66,070

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Akron, OH is $37.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salaries?

    The median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary in Akron, OH is 4.2% above the national median of $74,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Akron?

    Entry-level Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,900.