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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door vs. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: Salary Comparison (2026)

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Doors earn a median salary of $74,690/year, while Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicss earn $49,670/year - a difference of $25,020. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Doors earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Median salary
$74,690
$49,670
Hourly rate
$35.91/hr
$23.88/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$43,840
$33,660
Senior level (90th %)
$109,050
$80,850
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
46,920
688,840
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Repair & Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance
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