SOC 49-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $84,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $74,340 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $84,900 a year, ahead of the national median of $74,340 by 14.2%. Pay ranges from under $50,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $107,680 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,890 to $99,390.
Employment stands at 190, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Niles records the highest median at $103,580. Of the 572 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 102nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,630 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $57,890 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $84,900 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $99,390 | +33.7% |
| 90th | $107,680 | +44.8% |
| Mean | $82,830 | +11.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niles | $103,580 | 60 | |
| 2 | Bay City | $100,820 | 40 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $100,670 | 80 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $100,090 | 1,070 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $64,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $84,900 goes as far as $88,254 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,254US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,900 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,630 to $107,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Niles, at $103,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $84,900, or $40.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $74,340, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 14.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $107,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,630 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Niles, at $103,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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