Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Control valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 38,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: About as fast as average
Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Control valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door

2002 employment: 38,000
2012 projected employment: 42,000
Change — numeric: 5,000; percent: 12.0%
2002 median annual earnings: $43,460; earnings group: very high
2002 self-employed: 0.7%
2002 part-time employment: very low
2002 unemployment: very low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 55.9%; some college: 34.2%; bachelor's degree: 9.9%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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