[Core] [57% incumbents] Apply coatings, such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate workpiece surfaces, using spray guns, pens, or brushes.
  DWAs: Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications, using paddles or mechanical mixers.
  DWAs: Select production input materials. | Mix ingredients to create specific finishes.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Place coated workpieces in ovens or dryers for specified times to dry or harden finishes.
  DWAs: Load items into ovens or furnaces.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Clean surfaces of workpieces in preparation for coating, using cleaning fluids, solvents, brushes, scrapers, steam, sandpaper, or cloth.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Rinse, drain, or wipe coated workpieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finish coats on workpieces.
  DWAs: Clean workpieces or finished products.

[Core] [56% incumbents] Read job orders and inspect workpieces to determine work procedures and materials required.
  DWAs: Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Examine finished surfaces of workpieces to verify conformance to specifications and retouch any defective areas.
  DWAs: Inspect finishes of workpieces or finished products. | Operate painting or coating equipment.

[Core] [55% incumbents] Clean and maintain tools and equipment, using solvents, brushes, and rags.
  DWAs: Clean production equipment. | Maintain production or processing equipment.

[Supplemental] [55% incumbents] Conceal blemishes in workpieces, such as nicks and dents, using fillers such as putty.
  DWAs: Fill cracks, imperfections, or holes in products or workpieces.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Production and Processing (imp:3.11 lvl:2.50) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  English Language (imp:2.97 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.77 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:2.54 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Design (imp:2.41) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Chemistry (imp:2.37 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:2.32 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.24 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.14 lvl:1.36) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.82 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.78) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mechanical (imp:1.75 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Fine Arts (imp:1.75) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.71 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Physics (imp:1.54 lvl:1.17) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Transportation (imp:1.52 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.50 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administrative (imp:1.49 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Biology (imp:1.48 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.37) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:1.34) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Geography (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Information Ordering (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Control Precision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Originality (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Far Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Reaction Time (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Rate Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.16 lvl:4.80) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.13 lvl:2.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.81 lvl:5.86) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.62 lvl:3.14) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.56 lvl:4.05) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Getting Information (imp:3.54 lvl:2.94) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:3.53 lvl:3.08) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.41 lvl:2.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.36 lvl:2.70) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.28 lvl:3.37) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.25 lvl:3.15) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.06 lvl:2.73) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.02 lvl:3.23) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.99 lvl:2.61) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.94 lvl:2.34) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.94 lvl:2.48) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:2.92 lvl:2.55) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.89 lvl:2.43) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.82 lvl:2.21) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.74 lvl:2.94) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.19) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.62 lvl:2.45) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.52 lvl:2.24) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.42 lvl:1.74) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.30 lvl:2.18) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.27 lvl:2.34) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.24 lvl:1.59) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.21) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.17) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.09) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.08) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.06 lvl:2.01) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.98 lvl:1.12) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:1.90 lvl:1.17) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.72 lvl:0.79) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Working with Computers (imp:1.47) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.43) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.40 lvl:0.50) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.38 lvl:0.47) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:1.78) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.84) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Innovation (imp:0.77) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.70) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:0.55) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.50) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.44) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.18) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:0.09) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cooperation (imp:0.09) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.09) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.06) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Empathy (imp:-0.13) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.16) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:-0.36) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.45) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Repairing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 7,940
  annual_median    : $41,600
  annual_pct10     : $31,470
  annual_pct25     : $37,030
  annual_pct75     : $50,360
  annual_pct90     : $60,820
  annual_mean      : $45,210
  hourly_median    : $20.00

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($61,210)
  lowest_state     : South Dakota ($31,550)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.940x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (37 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,640  median: $  44,130
  Retail Trade                             emp:      420  median: $  32,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      360  median: $  46,630
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $  41,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  36,510
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      240  median: $  67,520

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:    4,640  median: $  44,130
  Retail Trade                             emp:      420  median: $  32,800
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      360  median: $  46,630
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      300  median: $  41,610
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      270  median: $  36,510
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      240  median: $  67,520

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Color blindness (similarity: 0.1786)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_blindness
  QID: Q133696
  Extract: Color blindness or color vision deficiency (CVD) is the decreased ability to see color, differences in color, or distinguish shades of color. The severity of color blindness ranges from mostly unnoticeable to full absence of color perception.

  Title: List of construction trades (similarity: 0.3824)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_construction_trades
  QID: Q3333739
  Extract:  
The following is a list of trades in construction.Boilermaker – works in nuclear, oil and gas industry, shipyards, refineries, and chemical plants, on boilers, pressure vessels, and similar equipment.
Carpenter – a craftsperson who performs carpentry, building mainly with wood. Among carpentry's s

  Title: Plaster veneer (similarity: 0.1818)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plaster_veneer
  QID: Q7202025
  Extract: Plaster veneer or plaster skim is a construction methodology for surfacing interior walls, by applying a thin layer of plaster over a substrate—typically over specially formulated gypsum board base, similar in nature to drywall.

  Title: Inlay (similarity: 0.1304)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inlay
  QID: Q1281067
  Extract: Inlay covers a range of techniques in sculpture and the decorative arts for inserting pieces of contrasting, often colored materials into depressions in a base object to form ornament or pictures that normally are flush with the matrix. A great range of materials have been used both for the base or 

  Title: Benjamin Moore & Co. (similarity: 0.1967)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Moore_%26_Co.
  QID: Q4889038
  Extract: Benjamin Moore & Co., also known as Benjamin Moore, is an American manufacturer of paints, stains, and other architectural coatings. The company was founded in 1883 in New York, N.Y. and is currently headquartered in Montvale, N.J. Benjamin Moore has major manufacturing and distribution operations t

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, work activities, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. Multiple related occupations provide clear career pathway context.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:31:16.143483+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,650
tokens_output        : 4,296
cost_usd             : $0.046345
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic neighbor being 'List of construction trades' at 0.382 similarity. The occupation's specialized nature in decorative and protective coating application spans multiple industries without a dedicated Wikipedia entry.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers apply protective and decorative finishes to various manufactured items including furniture, glass, pottery, jewelry, toys, and leather goods. These skilled craftspeople prepare surfaces, mix coating materials, apply finishes using spray guns or brushes, and inspect final products for quality compliance. They work primarily in manufacturing environments where attention to detail and steady hand-eye coordination are essential for producing high-quality finished goods.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by reading job orders and inspecting workpieces to determine required procedures and materials. They clean surfaces using solvents, brushes, and scrapers to prepare items for coating application. Throughout the day, they select and mix coating ingredients according to specifications using paddles or mechanical mixers. Using spray guns, pens, or brushes, they carefully apply paints, inks, or lacquers to workpiece surfaces. After application, they place coated items in ovens or dryers for specified curing times, then examine finished surfaces to verify quality standards and perform any necessary touch-ups.

WHO THRIVES:
This role suits individuals with strong realistic and artistic interests who enjoy hands-on work with tangible results. Successful workers possess exceptional near vision and visual color discrimination abilities, coupled with steady arm-hand coordination and manual dexterity. They demonstrate high attention to detail, dependability, and cautiousness when working with coating materials and equipment. People who thrive tend to be methodical, patient, and take pride in craftsmanship, as the work requires consistent quality standards and often involves repetitive precision tasks that demand sustained focus and care.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter this field with less than a high school diploma (59.0%) or high school education (21.2%), with 17.0% having some college coursework according to current employment data. Entry typically involves on-the-job training where workers learn surface preparation techniques, coating application methods, and equipment operation under experienced supervision. Some workers may benefit from vocational training in finishing techniques or color theory, though formal education requirements are minimal compared to other skilled trades.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Workers can advance to supervisory roles overseeing coating operations or specialize in particular finishing techniques for high-end products. Career progression often leads to positions as coating machine operators and tenders, furniture finishers, or construction painters where skills transfer directly. Some experienced workers become quality control specialists or move into training roles, sharing expertise with new employees. Others may transition to related manufacturing roles or start independent finishing businesses serving local markets.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 7,940 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $41,600 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $31,470 to $60,820 across experience levels. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Washington offering the highest compensation at $61,210 compared to South Dakota's $31,550, representing a 1.94x ratio. Manufacturing accounts for 4,640 positions (58% of employment), followed by retail trade with 420 jobs and professional services with 360 positions. The concentration in manufacturing reflects the role's integration with production processes across diverse industries from furniture to automotive components.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While automated coating systems handle high-volume production runs, this occupation maintains stability due to the need for human judgment in surface preparation, quality inspection, and specialized finishing work. The high importance of visual color discrimination, manual dexterity, and problem-solving in handling varied workpieces creates barriers to full automation, particularly for custom or small-batch production.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9124.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path sharing coating application knowledge and production processing expertise.
    data: Production and Processing knowledge (3.1 importance)
    data: Handling and Moving Objects work activity (3.8 importance)
    data: Same job zone preparation level
  [skill_overlap] Furniture Finishers (51-7021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared surface preparation, coating application, and finish quality inspection skills with similar dexterity requirements.
    data: Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.5 importance)
    data: Visual Color Discrimination (3.4 importance)
    data: Manual Dexterity (3.2 importance)
  [transferable_skill] Painters, Construction and Maintenance (47-2141.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Transferable coating application techniques and color discrimination abilities across different work environments.
    data: Visual Color Discrimination (3.4 importance)
    data: Active Listening (2.9 importance)
    data: Near Vision (3.6 importance)
  [riasec_cluster] Etchers and Engravers (51-9194.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize realistic and artistic work styles requiring fine motor control and attention to decorative detail.
    data: Realistic interest (6.93)
    data: Artistic interest (3.42)
    data: Manual Dexterity (3.2 importance)
  [task_similarity] Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared surface preparation and finishing work with similar hand tool usage and quality inspection requirements.
    data: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (3.6 importance)
    data: Handling and Moving Objects (3.8 importance)
    data: Attention to Detail work style (2.1 importance)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['painting', 'coating', 'decorating', 'finishing', 'airbrush', 'spray gun', 'lacquer', 'surface preparation']
  exclude_keywords : ['construction', 'automotive', 'industrial', 'machine operator', 'large scale']
  title_patterns   : ['Decorator', 'Painter', 'Coating Worker', 'Finisher', 'Airbrush Operator']
  common_variations: ['Airbrush Painter', 'Art Gilder', 'Bakery Decorator', 'Banner Painter', 'Barrel Coater', 'Bisque Ware Dipper', 'Furniture Decorator', 'Hand Painter']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     39  0.01244  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
equipment                  36  0.01148  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:19%  dwas:8%
operator                   27  0.00861  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
materials                  18  0.00574  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  wikipedia:17%  inference:17%
principles                 16  0.00510  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 15  0.00479  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
includes                   15  0.00479  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:20%
coating                    14  0.00447  inference            inference:71%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:7%
workpieces                 14  0.00447  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:36%  inference:14%
techniques                 14  0.00447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  inference:21%  wikipedia:7%
control                    13  0.00415  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
products                   13  0.00415  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:38%  inference:15%
quality                    12  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:50%
construction               12  0.00383  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  onet_dimensions:17%  inference:17%
color                      12  0.00383  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:17%
objects                    12  0.00383  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      11  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  wikipedia:45%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00351  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 10  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
standards                  10  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
hand                       10  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tradesperson               10  0.00319  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
problems                    9  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                  9  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00287  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
mechanical                  8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
attention                   8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
actions                     8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00255  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%