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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_49_2011",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $22.99 and annual salary of $47,810 in 2025, with 79,100 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $22.99 and annual salary of $47,810 in 2025, with 79,100 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$22.99 hourly, $47,810 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n79,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)\nProjected job openings (2024-2034)\n7,600”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2011.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$22.99 hourly, $47,810 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n79,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)\nProjected job openings (2024-2034)\n7,600",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1615-job-discovery-trades-welding-and-fabrication-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Repair, install, or maintain mobile audio, consumer electronics, computers, and other electronic equipment",
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        "skill_level": "medium-term training",
        "typical_pay_range": "$22.99 hourly / $47,810 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "electronics repair shops, computer service centers, retail electronics stores",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Computer Repairers, Electronics Installers"
      },
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        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_51_9161",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators: job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators earned a median hourly wage of $24.37 and annual salary of $50,690 in 2025, with 177,100 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators earned a median hourly wage of $24.37 and annual salary of $50,690 in 2025, with 177,100 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$24.37 hourly, $50,690 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n177,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)\nProjected job openings (2024-2034)\n13,500”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/51-9161.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$24.37 hourly, $50,690 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n177,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)\nProjected job openings (2024-2034)\n13,500",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1615-job-discovery-trades-welding-and-fabrication-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Operate computer numerically controlled machines to produce precision parts and products",
        "startup_cost": "low-medium",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "manufacturing plants, machine shops, tooling companies",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Machinists, CNC Programmers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "worn_items",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_49_2094",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment earned a median hourly wage of $35.62 and annual salary of $74,090 in 2025, with 61,100 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment earned a median hourly wage of $35.62 and annual salary of $74,090 in 2025, with 61,100 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$35.62 hourly, $74,090 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n61,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2094.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$35.62 hourly, $74,090 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n61,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nDecline (-1% or lower)",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1615-job-discovery-trades-welding-and-fabrication-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment used in commercial and industrial settings",
        "startup_cost": "medium",
        "skill_level": "medium-term training",
        "typical_pay_range": "$35.62 hourly / $74,090 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "industrial equipment repair shops, maintenance departments, manufacturing facilities",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Electric Motor Repairers, Power Tool Repairers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "worn_items",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_49_2092",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $27.02 and annual salary of $56,210 in 2025, with 17,100 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $27.02 and annual salary of $56,210 in 2025, with 17,100 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$27.02 hourly, $56,210 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n17,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nAverage (3% to 4%)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2092.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$27.02 hourly, $56,210 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n17,100 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nAverage (3% to 4%)",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1615-job-discovery-trades-welding-and-fabrication-angle-boards",
      "subject": "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Repair, test, adjust, or overhaul electrical or electronic motors, power tools, or related equipment",
        "startup_cost": "medium",
        "skill_level": "medium-term training",
        "typical_pay_range": "$27.02 hourly / $56,210 annual",
        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "motor repair shops, power tool service centers, industrial maintenance",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Electrical Repairers, Electronics Repairers"
      },
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "any",
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_49_2091",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Avionics Technicians: job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Avionics Technicians earned a median hourly wage of $39.56 and annual salary of $82,280 in 2025, with 21,400 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Avionics Technicians earned a median hourly wage of $39.56 and annual salary of $82,280 in 2025, with 21,400 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$39.56 hourly, $82,280 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n21,400 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nMuch faster than average (7% or higher)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2091.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor)",
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      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Avionics Technicians",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
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      "job": {
        "job_name": "Avionics Technicians",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Install, test, adjust, or maintain avionics equipment, such as radar, navigation, and communications systems in aircraft",
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        "skill_level": "medium-term training",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "avionics repair shops, airline maintenance departments, aircraft manufacturers",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, Flight Instrument Repairers"
      },
      "tags": {
        "lane": "worn_items",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_51_4041",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Machinists: job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Machinists earned a median hourly wage of $28.24 and annual salary of $58,750 in 2025, with 299,500 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Machinists earned a median hourly wage of $28.24 and annual salary of $58,750 in 2025, with 299,500 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$28.24 hourly, $58,750 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n299,500 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nLittle or no change”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Machinists",
      "topic": "job overview and wage data",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Machinists",
        "category": "Skilled Trades",
        "what_it_is": "Operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts, tools, or products",
        "startup_cost": "low-medium",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "manufacturing plants, machine shops, production facilities",
        "adjacent_jobs": "CNC Operators, Tool and Die Makers"
      },
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "choosing",
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      "id": "learn_r1615_job_discovery_trades_welding_and_fabrication_angle_boards_bls_occupation_49_2021",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $30.54 and annual salary of $63,520 in 2025, with 11,700 employees in 2024.",
      "body": "Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers earned a median hourly wage of $30.54 and annual salary of $63,520 in 2025, with 11,700 employees in 2024.\n\nWhat O*NET OnLine (U.S. Department of Labor) actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$30.54 hourly, $63,520 annual\nEmployment (2024)\n11,700 employees\nProjected growth (2024-2034)\nMuch faster than average (7% or higher)”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers",
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      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "job": {
        "job_name": "Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers",
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        "what_it_is": "Install, maintain, or repair mobile communications equipment, such as cellular antennas and radio transceivers",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly and annual",
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      },
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Job overview and wage data",
      "summary": "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earned a median hourly wage of $24.34 and annual salary of $50,620 in 2025, with 805,600 employees in 2024.",
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      "subject": "Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics",
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      "job": {
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        "what_it_is": "Repair, maintain, or diagnose automotive vehicles",
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        "adjacent_jobs": "Auto Body Repairers, Tire Repairers"
      },
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