Valve Technician

Code: 49-9012.00

Also known as: Control Valve Mechanic, Control Valve Technician, Electric Meter Technician, Instrument Technician, Instrument and Electrical Technician (I & E Technician), Measurement Technician, Meter Technician, Service Technician, Valve Technician, Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Description: Valve Technicians keep residential homes and commercial properties safe and running by maintaining, installing and repairing gas regulators, electric meters, thermostats and other control devices. Most Valve Technicians have a high school diploma and some post secondary education or work as an apprentice.

Valve Technician

Typical wages


10% $32,940
25% $42,930
Median $60,580
75% $80,750
90% $98,180
10% $15.84
25% $20.64
Median $29.13
75% $38.82
90% $47.2

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
53,100
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
53,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 4,000