SOC 49-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Northern Michigan, MI is $95,810 per year, well above the national median of $74,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Northern Michigan, MI is $95,810 per year, well above the national median of $74,340. The gap of 28.9% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $51,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $98,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,850 to $96,890.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Niles leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 32nd of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,940 | −30.1% |
| 25th | $65,850 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $95,810 | +28.9% |
| 75th | $96,890 | +30.3% |
| 90th | $98,770 | +32.9% |
| Mean | $84,640 | +13.9% |
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 Northern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $95,810 goes as far as $99,595 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,595US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,810 a year, 28.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,940 to $98,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 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 Northern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $95,810, or $46.06 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 Northern Michigan, MI is 28.9% 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 Northern Michigan, MI earns more than $98,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,940 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Northern 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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