SOC 49-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — Mid Michigan
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In Mid Michigan, MI the median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door reaches $96,900 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mid Michigan, MI the median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door reaches $96,900 a year. That is 30.3% more than the national median of $74,340. Pay ranges from under $60,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $110,000 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,680 to $98,130.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.93 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Niles records the highest median at $103,580. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,900 | −18.1% |
| 25th | $83,680 | +12.6% |
| Median (50th) | $96,900 | +30.3% |
| 75th | $98,130 | +32.0% |
| 90th | $110,000 | +48.0% |
| Mean | $90,730 | +22.0% |
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 | Grand Rapids | $84,900 | 190 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $64,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mid Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $96,900 goes as far as $100,728 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,900as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,728US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,900 a year, 30.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,900 to $110,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 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 Mid Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $96,900, or $46.59 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 Mid Michigan, MI is 30.3% 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 Mid Michigan, MI earns more than $110,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,900 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 90 jobs in this occupation in Mid Michigan, 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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