What are the main factors that influence a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary?

A Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Intermediate Tool Design Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,689, a Senior Tool Design Engineer (4-7 years)earns $103,271, a Specialist Tool Design Engineer (7+ years)earns $125,224, an Expert Tool Design Engineer (7-10 years)earns $147,629, a Tool Specifications/Design Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $152,912,

What are the highest paying states for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer?

Specialist Tool Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Specialist Tool Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $138,700, California $138,200, Massachusetts $136,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Specialist Tool Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Specialist Tool Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Expert Tool Design Engineer: $147,700; Tool Design Engineer V: $147,629; Tool Specifications/Design Engineer IV: $125,230; Tool Design Engineer IV: $125,224; Senior Tool Design Engineer: $103,300.

How do different companies affect a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Specialist Tool Design Engineer roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

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Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Specialist Tool Design Engineer make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer in the United States is $125,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,730
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,300 to $133,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $113,837

10% $113,837

50% (Median) $125,300

90% $141,730

Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,900	$11,158	$2,575	$64
Average	$125,300	$10,442	$2,410	$60
25th Percentile	$119,300	$9,942	$2,294	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salaries

A Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Intermediate Tool Design Engineer (2-4 years): $90,689
Senior Tool Design Engineer (4-7 years): $103,271
Specialist Tool Design Engineer (7+ years): $125,224
Expert Tool Design Engineer (7-10 years): $147,629
Tool Specifications/Design Engineering Manager (10+ years): $152,912

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Intermediate Tool Design Engineer	2-4 years	$90,689
Senior Tool Design Engineer	4-7 years	$103,271
Specialist Tool Design Engineer	7+ years	$125,224
Expert Tool Design Engineer	7-10 years	$147,629
Tool Specifications/Design Engineering Manager	10+ years	$152,912

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How Do Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Specialist Tool Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,700.
California: $138,200.
Massachusetts: $136,300.

District of Columbia $138,700 California $138,200 Massachusetts $136,300 Washington $135,800 New Jersey $135,800 Alaska $135,600 Connecticut $133,900 New York $133,200

Hawaii $130,900 Rhode Island $129,900 Maryland $129,200 Minnesota $128,200 Colorado $127,800 Illinois $127,700 Oregon $127,200 Delaware $126,900

New Hampshire $126,600 Virginia $126,200 Pennsylvania $124,700 Nevada $124,000 North Dakota $123,700 Michigan $123,400 Wisconsin $123,200 Vermont $123,000

Texas $122,200 Arizona $122,100 Maine $122,100 Ohio $122,000 Georgia $120,800 Indiana $120,300 Wyoming $120,100 Utah $120,000

Iowa $119,900 Kansas $119,300 Louisiana $119,100 North Carolina $119,100 Missouri $119,000 Florida $118,500 Montana $118,300 Nebraska $118,000

Kentucky $117,900 South Carolina $117,400 Tennessee $117,100 Idaho $116,900 New Mexico $116,000 Oklahoma $115,800 Alabama $115,100 South Dakota $113,900

Arkansas $113,200 West Virginia $112,800 Mississippi $111,700

Top Paying Cities for Specialist Tool Design Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $158,000
San Francisco: $156,300
Oakland: $153,000

San Jose, CA $158,000

San Francisco, CA $156,300

Oakland, CA $153,000

New York, NY $144,200

Paramus, NJ $142,500

Queens Village, NY $142,500

Passaic, NJ $142,400

Bergenfield, NJ $142,300

Stamford, CT $142,100

Huntington, NY $142,000

Newark, NJ $141,100

Bridgeport, CT $140,800

Vallejo, CA $140,600

New Brunswick, NJ $140,500

Petaluma, CA $140,500

Middlesex, NJ $140,200

Somerset, NJ $140,100

Santa Cruz, CA $140,000

Boston, MA $139,200

Monterey, CA $138,800

Seattle, WA $138,500

Santa Rosa, CA $138,400

Los Angeles, CA $138,400

Juneau, AK $138,100

Washington, DC $137,900

Orange, CA $137,500

Santa Ana, CA $137,200

Anaheim, CA $137,000

Anchorage, AK $137,000

Long Beach, CA $137,000

Santa Maria, CA $136,600

Everett, WA $136,600

Danbury, CT $136,100

Bremerton, WA $135,900

Tacoma, WA $135,500

New Suffolk, NY $135,500

Sacramento, CA $135,500

Santa Barbara, CA $135,300

Trenton, NJ $135,200

San Diego, CA $135,200

Brockton, MA $135,000

Fairbanks, AK $134,700

Lompoc, CA $134,400

Lowell, MA $134,300

Ventura, CA $134,300

Nashua, NH $134,300

Stockton, CA $134,300

Modesto, CA $133,300

Poughkeepsie, NY $133,100

New Haven, CT $132,800

Olympia, WA $132,800

Kennewick, WA $132,800

Lawrence, MA $132,300

Hartford, CT $132,200

Riverside, CA $132,200

New Bedford, MA $132,000

Richland, WA $132,000

Bakersfield, CA $131,900

New London, CT $131,800

Atlantic City, NJ $131,800

San Bernardino, CA $131,800

New Britain, CT $131,800

Norwich, CT $131,700

Portsmouth, NH $131,700

Boulder, CO $131,400

Portland, OR $131,300

Worcester, MA $131,200

Minneapolis, MN $130,900

Philadelphia, PA $130,700

Honolulu, HI $130,300

Saint Paul, MN $130,200

Vineland, NJ $130,200

Providence, RI $129,800

Chicago, IL $129,500

Bellingham, WA $129,300

Baltimore, MD $129,200

Springfield, MA $129,200

Chico, CA $128,900

Pittsfield, MA $128,500

Manchester, NH $128,300

Spokane, WA $127,700

Denver, CO $127,700

Albany, NY $127,100

Troy, NY $127,100

Nassau, NY $126,900

Schenectady, NY $126,800

Wilmington, DE $126,700

Salem, OR $126,500

Burlington, VT $126,500

Portland, ME $126,100

Yakima, WA $126,000

Rochester, MN $125,600

Reno, NV $125,500

Fresno, CA $125,500

Milwaukee, WI $125,400

Detroit, MI $125,300

Ann Arbor, MI $125,300

Allentown, PA $125,200

Carson City, NV $125,000

Colorado Springs, CO $125,000

Syracuse, NY $125,000

Houston, TX $124,800

Eugene, OR $124,700

Gary, IN $124,600

Springfield, OR $124,500

Bismarck, ND $124,500

Galveston, TX $124,400

Medford, OR $124,200

Concord, NH $124,100

Fort Collins, CO $124,100

Austin, TX $124,000

Mesa, AZ $123,800

Reading, PA $123,800

Phoenix, AZ $123,700

Dallas, TX $123,700

Saint Cloud, MN $123,600

Madison, WI $123,400

Utica, NY $123,100

Raleigh, NC $122,900

Rochester, NY $122,900

Des Moines, IA $122,900

Atlanta, GA $122,700

Battle Creek, MI $122,600

Salt Lake City, UT $122,600

Lancaster, PA $122,400

Harrisburg, PA $122,200

Fort Worth, TX $122,100

Champaign, IL $122,100

Kansas City, MO $122,100

Kansas City, KS $122,100

Columbus, OH $122,000

Boca Raton, FL $122,000

Pittsburgh, PA $122,000

Richmond, VA $121,900

Indianapolis, IN $121,900

Cleveland, OH $121,900

Las Vegas, NV $121,700

Cincinnati, OH $121,700

Petersburg, VA $121,500

Huntsville, AL $121,400

Lansing, MI $121,300

Lebanon, PA $121,300

Pueblo, CO $121,200

Appleton, WI $121,200

Buffalo, NY $121,200

Dayton, OH $121,100

Racine, WI $121,100

Charlotte, NC $121,100

Saint Louis, MO $121,000

York, PA $121,000

Elkhart, IN $121,000

Gastonia, NC $120,900

Billings, MT $120,900

Beaumont, TX $120,900

Lorain, OH $120,900

Toledo, OH $120,800

Benton Harbor, MI $120,800

Rockford, IL $120,700

Rock Hill, SC $120,700

Binghamton, NY $120,700

Springfield, IL $120,600

Elyria, OH $120,600

Fargo, ND $120,600

Flagstaff, AZ $120,500

Fort Lauderdale, FL $120,400

Duluth, MN $120,400

Miami, FL $120,400

Cheyenne, WY $120,300

Grand Forks, ND $120,300

Bangor, ME $120,000

Cedar Rapids, IA $119,900

Durham, NC $119,800

Louisville, KY $119,800

Grand Rapids, MI $119,800

Hialeah, FL $119,800

Casper, WY $119,600

Virginia Beach, VA $119,400

New Orleans, LA $119,400

Scranton, PA $119,400

Akron, OH $119,300

Peoria, IL $119,200

Sarasota, FL $119,100

Nashville, TN $119,100

Omaha, NE $119,100

Green Bay, WI $119,100

Baton Rouge, LA $119,000

Charleston, SC $119,000

Jamestown, NY $118,900

Davenport, IA $118,900

Tucson, AZ $118,800

Saint Petersburg, FL $118,800

Tampa, FL $118,700

Evansville, IN $118,700

Port Arthur, TX $118,700

Bradenton, FL $118,600

Santa Fe, NM $118,400

Orlando, FL $118,200

Clearwater, FL $118,100

La Crosse, WI $117,900

Canton, OH $117,900

Albuquerque, NM $117,800

Newport News, VA $117,800

High Point, NC $117,700

Ogden, UT $117,700

Corpus Christi, TX $117,600

Norfolk, VA $117,500

Laramie, WY $117,500

Salisbury, NC $117,400

Jacksonville, FL $117,400

Rock Island, IL $117,400

Saginaw, MI $117,400

Boise, ID $117,300

Moline, IL $117,300

Tulsa, OK $117,200

Fort Myers, FL $117,200

Memphis, TN $117,200

Waterloo, IA $117,100

Spartanburg, SC $117,000

Lincoln, NE $116,900

Fort Wayne, IN $116,900

Provo, UT $116,900

Cedar Falls, IA $116,700

San Antonio, TX $116,700

Greensboro, NC $116,600

South Bend, IN $116,600

Savannah, GA $116,500

Birmingham, AL $116,400

Muskegon, MI $116,400

Winston Salem, NC $116,300

Lake Charles, LA $116,000

Anderson, IN $116,000

Lexington, KY $116,000

Augusta, GA $115,900

Greenville, SC $115,900

Wichita, KS $115,800

Lima, OH $115,800

Tuscaloosa, AL $115,800

Springfield, OH $115,700

Columbia, SC $115,700

Asheville, NC $115,500

Bloomington, IN $115,400

Knoxville, TN $114,900

Shreveport, LA $114,900

Wilmington, NC $114,800

Roanoke, VA $114,800

Topeka, KS $114,500

Frankfort, KY $114,500

Melbourne, FL $114,400

Longview, TX $114,400

Oklahoma City, OK $114,400

Chillicothe, OH $114,400

Sioux Falls, SD $114,200

Mobile, AL $114,200

Terre Haute, IN $114,100

Altoona, PA $114,000

Killeen, TX $113,900

Amarillo, TX $113,900

Chattanooga, TN $113,800

Fayetteville, AR $113,800

Sioux City, IA $113,700

Idaho Falls, ID $113,600

Lynchburg, VA $113,500

Gainesville, FL $113,400

Portsmouth, OH $113,300

Little Rock, AR $113,300

Lafayette, LA $113,200

Youngstown, OH $113,200

Daytona Beach, FL $113,200

Temple, TX $113,100

Clarksville, TN $113,100

Pensacola, FL $113,100

Hopkinsville, KY $112,800

Erie, PA $112,700

Florence, SC $112,700

Charleston, WV $112,500

Great Falls, MT $112,400

Waco, TX $112,200

Tallahassee, FL $112,200

Macon, GA $112,200

Fayetteville, NC $112,200

Helena, MT $112,100

Pine Bluff, AR $112,000

Vincennes, IN $111,900

Lubbock, TX $111,800

Alamogordo, NM $111,800

Twin Falls, ID $111,600

Rapid City, SD $111,600

Greenville, MS $111,400

Huntington, WV $111,400

Jackson, MS $111,400

Parkersburg, WV $111,200

Montgomery, AL $111,200

Wichita Falls, TX $111,100

Springfield, MO $111,100

Biloxi, MS $111,000

Monroe, LA $110,900

Columbus, GA $110,800

Sumter, SC $110,800

Johnstown, PA $110,800

Pascagoula, MS $110,500

Abilene, TX $110,500

Kingsport, TN $110,200

Albany, GA $110,200

Gulfport, MS $110,200

Alexandria, LA $109,700

Fort Smith, AR $109,400

El Paso, TX $109,100

Las Cruces, NM $108,500

Harlingen, TX $108,200

Pocatello, ID $108,200

Florence, AL $108,000

Brownsville, TX $108,000

Mcallen, TX $107,700

Dothan, AL $107,600

Columbus, MS $106,800

Altus, OK $106,200

Lawton, OK $106,000

Pierre, SD $105,600

What Skills Can Increase a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Planning (Mentioned in 7.69% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
Open Access (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Open Access (OA) refers to all electronic resources that are made widely available on the internet without licensing and copyright restrictions. Open Access resources can include articles, journals, books, conference proceedings, theses, music, etc.
Feasibility Studies (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): A feasibility study is the initial design stage to any project or plan. As the name implies, a feasibility study is an analysis into the viability of an idea.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Planning	7.69%
Open Access	3.85%
Feasibility Studies	1.92%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's salary.

Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Exploration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Leadership	$139,083	11%
Exploration	$134,071	7%
Commitment	$134,071	7%

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Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Specialist Tool Design Engineer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $140,028. While startup companies pay approximate $118,449.

Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$118,449
Growth Stage	51~500	$125,272
Established	501~5000	$135,215
Enterprise	5000+	$140,028

Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Specialist Tool Design Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Specialist Tool Design Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Specialist Tool Design Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$150,360	$72.0	20%
Financial Services	$150,360	$72.0	20%
Internet	$150,360	$72.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$150,360	$72.0	20%
Software & Networking	$150,360	$72.0	20%

How Education impacts a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Specialist Tool Design Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $122,118 and $130,487).

Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

$133,100
$131,500
$130,000
$128,400
$126,800
$125,300
$123,700
$122,200

Typical Education for Specialist Tool Design Engineer
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	18.2%
High School	18.2%
Associates	36.4%
Bachelors	45.5%
Masters	0.0%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Specialist Tool Design Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$119,300

Average $125,300/year

$133,900

$9,942

Average $10,442/month

$11,158

$2,294

Average $2,410/week

$2,575

$57

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,900	$11,158	$2,575	$64
Average	$125,300	$10,442	$2,410	$60
25th Percentile	$119,300	$9,942	$2,294	$57

Specialist Tool Design Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Expert Tool Design Engineer Tool Specifications/Design Engineering Manager

For a Specialist Tool Design Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Expert Tool Design Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $147,700 - a projected growth of 18% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Specialist Tool Design Engineer

Salaries for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,139 in 2023 to around $120,725 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Specialist Tool Design Engineer salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Specialist Tool Design Engineer

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Common company salaries for Specialist Tool Design Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Specialist Tool Design Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Specialist Tool Design Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Specialist Tool Design Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Specialist Tool Design Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. How much do tool design engineers make in the US?

Tool Design Engineers in the US earn between $115,400 and $147,600 annually, with a median salary of $130,300. This reflects a competitive salary range, indicating the value of specialized skills in tool design engineering.

3. What is the richest type of engineer?

While various engineering fields offer competitive salaries, Specialist Tool Design Engineers have a notable earning potential. Their salary ranges from a minimum of $115,400 to a mid-level of $130,300, reaching up to a maximum of $147,600. This positions them among the higher-paying engineering careers, alongside fields like petroleum and aerospace engineering.

4. Which engineer is the highest paid in the USA?

The highest-paid engineers in the USA typically include those in specialized fields. For instance, a Specialist Tool Design Engineer has a salary range from $115,400 to $147,600, with a median salary of $130,300. This positions them competitively among top-paying engineering roles, such as Computer and IT Engineering.

5. What is the expected salary for a Design Engineer?

The expected salary for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer ranges from $115,400 to $147,600 annually, with a midpoint of $130,300. This reflects the competitive compensation for skilled professionals in this field, ensuring that expertise and experience are well rewarded.

6. What is the highest salary for a tool designer?

The highest salary for a Specialist Tool Design Engineer is ₹147,600 per year. Salary estimates indicate a range from ₹115,400 to ₹130,300, reflecting the varying levels of experience and expertise in the field.

7. How do I become a tool designer?

To become a tool designer, you typically need at least an associate degree and several years of experience in tool design. If you lack work experience, a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as engineering or manufacturing is essential. Salaries for Specialist Tool Design Engineers range from $115,400 to $147,600, with a median salary of $130,300.

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