SOC 49-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door — Rochester
Rochester, MN · 1 metro areas compared
At $54,480, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, 26.7% beneath the national figure of $74,340.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $54,480, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door, 26.7% beneath the national figure of $74,340. Pay ranges from under $41,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,310 to $76,150.
Within the state, Minneapolis records the highest median at $76,640. Of the 312 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 208th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,260 | −44.5% |
| 25th | $52,310 | −29.6% |
| Median (50th) | $54,480 | −26.7% |
| 75th | $76,150 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $96,320 | +29.6% |
| Mean | $61,380 | −17.4% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $76,640 | 480 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester sit close to the national average, so $54,480 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$54,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$55,254US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,480 a year, 26.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,260 to $96,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Minneapolis, at $76,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Rochester, MN?
The median annual wage is $54,480, or $26.19 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 Rochester, MN is 26.7% lower. 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 Rochester, MN earns more than $96,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,260 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 Minneapolis, at $76,640 per year.
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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