--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 118,590
  annual_median    : $50,890
  annual_pct10     : $25,180
  annual_pct25     : $36,050
  annual_pct75     : $73,920
  annual_pct90     : $98,740
  annual_mean      : $59,060
  hourly_median    : $24.47

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($83,130)
  lowest_state     : Georgia ($24,780)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.355x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  104,460  median: $  50,650
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,260  median: $  54,950
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,340  median: $  70,820
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,160  median: $  50,800
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      870  median: $  49,170
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      760  median: $  38,830
  Information                              emp:      600  median: $  39,310
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  50,370
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      250  median: $  58,590

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (9 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  104,460  median: $  50,650
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,260  median: $  54,950
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,340  median: $  70,820
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,160  median: $  50,800
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      870  median: $  49,170
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      760  median: $  38,830
  Information                              emp:      600  median: $  39,310
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  50,370
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      250  median: $  58,590

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:18:49.862561Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Educational technology (similarity: 0.4211)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_technology
  QID: Q1068473
  Extract: Educational technology encompasses computer hardware, software, along with educational theories and practices, used to facilitate learning and teaching. When referred to by its abbreviation, "EdTech," it often denotes the industry of companies that develop educational technology. Scholars such as Ta

  Title: Educational psychology (similarity: 0.4474)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_psychology
  QID: Q59157
  Extract: Educational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The study of learning processes from both cognitive and behavioral perspectives allows researchers to understand individual differences in intelligence and cognitive development, affect, motivat

  Title: Zone of proximal development (similarity: 0.1707)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_of_proximal_development
  QID: Q1053392
  Extract: The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is a concept in educational psychology that represents the space between what a learner is capable of doing unsupported and what the learner cannot do even with support. It is the range where the learner is able to perform, but only with support from a teacher 

  Title: Information literacy (similarity: 0.2973)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_literacy
  QID: Q679789
  Extract: The Association of College and Research Libraries defines information literacy as a "set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating et

  Title: Municipal Library of Prague (similarity: 0.4198)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipal_Library_of_Prague
  QID: Q9170816
  Extract: The Municipal Library of Prague is one of the largest libraries in Prague, Czech Republic. It is an open institution that offers access to fiction and educational literature for children and adults. Its collection includes CDs with music and spoken word, DVDs with Czech and foreign films, maps, shee

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : medium
confidence_notes     : Confidence is medium due to the catch-all nature of this occupation category, which encompasses diverse roles with varying requirements. Limited detailed work activity and skill data reduces specificity of insights, though wage data and job titles provide clear directional guidance.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:51:04.746595+00:00
tokens_input         : 2,259
tokens_output        : 3,284
cost_usd             : $0.034600
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this catch-all occupation category. Educational psychology was the closest semantic match, reflecting the underlying educational and developmental knowledge relevant to many roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other encompasses diverse support roles within educational settings that don't fit into specific occupational categories. These workers include test graders, education technicians, instructional aides, and specialized support staff who facilitate learning processes. They serve as crucial connective tissue in the educational ecosystem, handling administrative, technical, and direct student support functions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day varies significantly based on specific role, but may include grading standardized tests like SATs or GEDs, providing one-on-one support to students with individualized education plans, demonstrating crafts or technical skills in educational settings, conducting research for educational materials, or facilitating remote learning through satellite instruction. Many workers in this category split time between administrative tasks and direct student interaction. The work often requires attention to detail, patience, and the ability to adapt to different educational environments and student needs.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful workers in this field typically combine strong organizational skills with genuine interest in education and student development. They excel at following detailed procedures while maintaining flexibility to adapt to diverse student needs and educational contexts. Individuals who thrive often possess strong communication skills, patience for repetitive tasks like test grading, and comfort with both independent work and collaborative educational environments. Those drawn to specialized roles like craft demonstration or IEP support often bring specific technical knowledge or experience working with diverse learning needs.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requirements vary widely across roles within this category, with some positions requiring only a high school diploma while others may prefer postsecondary education or specialized training. Many roles, particularly those involving direct student support, benefit from coursework in education, child development, or relevant technical fields. Previous experience in educational settings, volunteer work with students, or background in the specific skill area being supported often enhances candidacy.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression typically leads toward more specialized educational support roles, paraprofessional positions, or advancement into teaching or administrative positions with additional education. Workers may transition into specific instructional aide roles, educational technology support, or pursue teacher certification. Some advance to supervisory positions overseeing educational support staff or specialize in areas like special education support or educational assessment.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 118,590 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $50,890 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, though wages vary dramatically from $25,180 to $98,740 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic variation is substantial, with District of Columbia offering the highest median wage at $83,130 compared to Georgia's $24,780, reflecting a 3.35x ratio. Educational Services dominates employment with 104,460 positions, followed by government roles at 8,260. The broad wage range reflects the diverse nature of roles within this catch-all category, from entry-level support to specialized technical positions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk varies significantly across the diverse roles in this category, with routine grading tasks like SAT scoring increasingly automated while roles requiring human interaction and adaptability remain secure. Positions involving direct student support, individualized education planning, and craft demonstration are less susceptible to automation due to their interpersonal and creative nature.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Special Education Teachers, All Other (25-2059) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve supporting students with individualized education plans and adapting instruction to diverse learning needs.
    data: Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Aide job title
    data: Educational Services employment concentration
  [career_pathway] Teacher Assistants (25-9041) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Teacher Aide is listed as a sample job title, indicating direct overlap with formalized paraprofessional roles.
    data: Teacher Aide job title
    data: Educational Services industry concentration
  [skill_overlap] Information and Record Clerks, All Other (43-4199) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both categories involve detailed record-keeping and administrative support, as evidenced by test grading and education technician roles.
    data: Aptitude Test Grader job title
    data: Encyclopedia Research Worker job title
  [wage_band] Library Technicians (25-4031) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both fall within similar wage ranges and serve supportive functions in educational environments.
    data: Library Workers in occupation title
    data: Educational Services industry employment
  [knowledge_overlap] Psychologists, All Other (19-3039) — confidence:low
    reasoning: Both roles may involve understanding educational psychology principles when working with diverse learners and assessment processes.
    data: GED Examiner job title
    data: IEP Aide requiring understanding of learning differences

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['education technician', 'test grader', 'teacher aide', 'IEP aide', 'instructional support', 'educational support', 'craft demonstrator', 'education assistant']
  exclude_keywords : ['teacher', 'librarian', 'administrator', 'counselor', 'principal']
  title_patterns   : ['Education Technician', 'Educational Support', 'Instructional Aide', 'Test Grader', 'Education Assistant']
  common_variations: ['educational instruction worker', 'education support staff', 'instructional support worker', 'educational aide', 'education technician', 'test scorer', 'education paraprofessional', 'instructional assistant']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['educational', 'learning', 'student', 'psychology', 'development', 'diverse', 'specialized', 'technical', 'category', 'settings', 'library', 'direct', 'technology', 'facilitate', 'concept', 'instructional', 'learner', 'vygotsky', 'interaction', 'research']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
educational                26  0.05098  inference            inference:62%  wikipedia:38%
learning                   10  0.01961  wikipedia            wikipedia:70%  inference:30%
student                     7  0.01372  inference            inference:100%
psychology                  5  0.00980  wikipedia            wikipedia:80%  inference:20%
development                 5  0.00980  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  inference:40%
diverse                     5  0.00980  inference            inference:100%
specialized                 5  0.00980  inference            inference:100%
technical                   5  0.00980  inference            inference:100%
category                    5  0.00980  inference            inference:100%
settings                    4  0.00784  inference            inference:75%  wikipedia:25%
library                     4  0.00784  wikipedia            wikipedia:75%  inference:25%
direct                      4  0.00784  inference            inference:100%
technology                  3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
facilitate                  3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
concept                     3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
instructional               3  0.00588  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
learner                     3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
vygotsky                    3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
interaction                 3  0.00588  inference            inference:67%  wikipedia:33%
research                    3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:33%
libraries                   3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
public                      3  0.00588  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
administrative              3  0.00588  inference            inference:100%
grading                     3  0.00588  inference            inference:100%
many                        3  0.00588  inference            inference:100%
needs                       3  0.00588  inference            inference:100%
wage                        3  0.00588  inference            inference:100%
encompasses                 2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
teaching                    2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
edtech                      2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
companies                   2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
involved                    2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
study                       2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
human                       2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
cognitive                   2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
individual                  2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
self                        2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
assessment                  2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
serve                       2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  inference:50%
proximal                    2  0.00392  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%