Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $59,110 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $96,090
Employed locally 2,770
National median $74,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $59,110
    75th
    $76,040
    90th
    $96,090

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary vs area income 73% Median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary is 27% below 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
    El Paso, TX $63,230
    Midland, TX $59,920
    Waco, TX $59,520
    Tyler, TX $57,610
    Victoria, TX $57,600
    Corpus Christi, TX $56,910

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Houston, TX is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.05 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 20.9% below 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.