Control and Valve Installer and Repairer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A control and valve installer and repairer earns a median of $74,340 a year ($35.74 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $76,210. About 48,240 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $74,340
- Gross pay
- $2,859.23
- Federal income tax
- −$289.42
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$177.27
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$41.46
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,351.08
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $74,340
- Federal
- $7,525
- FICA
- $5,687
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $61,128
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-9012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a control and valve installer and repairer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.74; the average is $36.64.
What is the salary range for a control and valve installer and repairer?
The bottom 10% earn under $45,910 and the top 10% earn over $112,500 a year.
How much is $74,340 after taxes?
About $61,128 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $57,440 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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