{ "batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics: job_overview", "summary": "Automotive service technicians and mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and light trucks", "body": "Automotive service technicians and mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain cars and light trucks\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $24.34 hourly, $50,620 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3023.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $24.34 hourly, $50,620 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Automotive Service Technician", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$24.34 hourly / $50,620 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Dealerships, independent repair shops, Apprenticeship.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3021.00 Automotive Body, 49-3031.00 Bus & Truck Mechanics, 49-3052.00 Motorcycle Mechanics" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_2", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians: job_overview", "summary": "Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain farm machinery and vehicles", "body": "Farm equipment mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain farm machinery and vehicles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $27.19 hourly, $56,550 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3041.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $27.19 hourly, $56,550 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Farm Equipment Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$27.19 hourly / $56,550 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Agricultural equipment dealers, farm service centers, Apprenticeship.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3041.00 Farm Equipment, 49-3092.00 RV Technicians" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_3", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines: job_overview", "summary": "Mobile heavy equipment mechanics except engines diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile hydraulic and pneumatic equipment", "body": "Mobile heavy equipment mechanics except engines diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile hydraulic and pneumatic equipment\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $31.50 hourly, $65,510 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3042.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $31.50 hourly, $65,510 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Heavy Equipment Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$31.50 hourly / $65,510 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Construction companies, mining operations, rental yards, Apprenticeship.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy, 49-3031.00 Diesel Specialists" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_4", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Motorcycle Mechanics: job_overview", "summary": "Motorcycle mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain motorcycles and similar motorized vehicles", "body": "Motorcycle mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain motorcycles and similar motorized vehicles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $23.35 hourly, $48,580 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3052.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $23.35 hourly, $48,580 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Motorcycle Mechanics", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Motorcycle Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$23.35 hourly / $48,580 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Motorcycle dealerships, repair shops, Apprenticeship.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3052.00 Motorcycle, 49-3093.00 Tire Technicians" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_5", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Automotive Body and Related Repairers: job_overview", "summary": "Automotive body and related repairers repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten frames", "body": "Automotive body and related repairers repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten frames\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $26.39 hourly, $54,890 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $26.39 hourly, $54,890 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Automotive Body and Related Repairers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Auto Body Repairer", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames", "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$26.39 hourly / $54,890 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Collision repair shops, dealerships, independent body shops", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3022.00 Automotive Glass, 49-3023.00 Auto Service" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_6", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists: job_overview", "summary": "Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines for buses and trucks", "body": "Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines for buses and trucks\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $29.70 hourly, $61,770 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $29.70 hourly, $61,770 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Diesel Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines", "skill_level": "Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$29.70 hourly / $61,770 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Bus companies, trucking fleets, diesel repair shops, Apprenticeship.gov", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3031.00 Bus & Truck, 49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_7", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics: job_overview", "summary": "Small engine mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain small engines used on lawn equipment and recreational equipment", "body": "Small engine mechanics diagnose, repair, and maintain small engines used on lawn equipment and 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"$23.02 hourly / $47,880 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Equipment dealerships, hardware stores, lawn care services", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3053.00 Small Engine, 49-3093.00 Tire Technicians" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_8", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians: job_overview", "summary": "Recreational vehicle service technicians diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles", "body": "Recreational vehicle service technicians diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $25.00 hourly, $52,000 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3092.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $25.00 hourly, $52,000 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "RV Service Technician", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, inspect, adjust, repair, or overhaul recreational vehicles including travel trailers", "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$25.00 hourly / $52,000 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "RV dealerships, service centers, campgrounds with repair shops", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3092.00 RV Tech, 49-3052.00 Motorcycle Mechanics" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_9", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Tire Repairers and Changers: job_overview", "summary": "Tire repairers and changers repair and replace tires on vehicles", "body": "Tire repairers and changers repair and replace tires on vehicles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $18.13 hourly, $37,710 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3093.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $18.13 hourly, $37,710 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Tire Repairers and Changers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Tire Technician", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Repair and replace tires", "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$18.13 hourly / $37,710 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Tire shops, auto dealerships, mobile tire services", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3093.00 Tire, 49-3023.00 Auto Service" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_10", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Rail Car Repairers: job_overview", "summary": "Rail car repairers diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock and mass transit rail cars", "body": "Rail car repairers diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock and mass transit rail cars\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $32.46 hourly, $67,530 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3043.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $32.46 hourly, $67,530 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Rail Car Repairers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Rail Car Repairer", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars", "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$32.46 hourly / $67,530 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Rail yards, freight railroads, transit authorities", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3043.00 Rail Car, 49-3031.00 Diesel Specialists" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_11", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Bicycle Repairers: job_overview", "summary": "Bicycle repairers repair and service bicycles", "body": "Bicycle repairers repair and service bicycles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $20.57 hourly, $42,780 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3091.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $20.57 hourly, $42,780 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Bicycle Repairers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Bicycle Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Repair and service bicycles", "skill_level": "Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed", "typical_pay_range": "$20.57 hourly / $42,780 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Bicycle shops, sporting goods stores, independent repair", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3091.00 Bicycle Repairers, 49-3093.00 Tire Technicians" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_12", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other: job_overview", "summary": "Installation maintenance and repair workers all other perform a range of repair tasks not classified elsewhere", "body": "Installation maintenance and repair workers all other perform a range of repair tasks not classified elsewhere\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $23.67 hourly, $49,230 annual”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-9099.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $23.67 hourly, $49,230 annual", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "General Maintenance Worker", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "All installation, maintenance, and repair workers not listed separately", "skill_level": "varies", "typical_pay_range": "$23.67 hourly / $49,230 annual", "pay_unit": "hourly/annual", "where_to_find_work": "Various maintenance and repair employers across industries", "adjacent_jobs": "49-9099.00 All Other, 49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_13", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers: job_overview", "summary": "Automotive glass installers and repairers install and repair glass on vehicles", "body": "Automotive glass installers and repairers install and repair glass on vehicles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Wage data not found - no standalone O*NET page accessed for 49-3022.00”\n\nNote: No standalone O*NET page found for 49-3022.00; listed as related occupation on 49-3021.00 page", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3021.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Wage data not found - no standalone O*NET page accessed for 49-3022.00", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Auto Glass Installer", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Install and repair glass on vehicles", "skill_level": "varies", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Auto glass shops, dealerships, mobile service", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3022.00 Auto Glass, 49-3021.00 Body Repairers" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1596_job_discovery_trades_automotive_and_equipment_angle_boards_1596_14", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians: job_overview", "summary": "Motorboat mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain marine engines and boats", "body": "Motorboat mechanics and service technicians diagnose, repair, and maintain marine engines and boats\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Wage data not found - no standalone O*NET page accessed for 49-3051.00”\n\nNote: No standalone O*NET page found for 49-3051.00; listed as related occupation on 49-3053.00 page", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-3053.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-05", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Wage data not found - no standalone O*NET page accessed for 49-3051.00", "volatility": "", "from_batch": "1596-job-discovery-trades-automotive-and-equipment-angle-boards", "subject": "Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians", "topic": "job_overview", "job": { "job_name": "Marine Mechanic", "category": "Skilled trades", "what_it_is": "Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorboats and marine engines", "skill_level": "varies", "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify", "where_to_find_work": "Marinas, boat dealerships, marine repair shops", "adjacent_jobs": "49-3051.00 Motorboat, 49-3023.00 Auto Service" }, "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } 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