Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $76,570 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $108,010
Employed locally 240
National median $74,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $56,750
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $98,340
    90th
    $108,010

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary vs area income 91% Median Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door salary is 9% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $123,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $110,700
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $98,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $93,800
    Vallejo, CA $89,060
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $80,760

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Richmond, VA is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond 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 Richmond, VA is 2.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,750.