Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and thirty careers that suit Realistic people, the hands-on, mechanical, outdoor and physical work that comes naturally to people who prefer building, fixing, growing or operating things they can see. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 12 of 17 for Realistic careers.
830 careers in Realistic careers, page 12 of 17
Narrow Boat Builder and Canal Boat Fitter
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Build, fit out, and restore narrow boats and canal boats, combining steel fabrication, joinery, plumbing, and…
Neon Sign Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $41,600
Design and fabricate neon signs and sculptural neon artworks by hand-bending glass tubing, filling with noble gases,…
Neon Sign Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Fabricate, install, and repair traditional glass neon signs and modern LED neon flex systems for hospitality, retail,…
Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst
Associate's Degree · $76,220
Monitors enterprise network infrastructure 24/7 from a centralized operations center, responding to alerts,…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $78,350
Inspect engineering components, welds, and structures using non-destructive testing techniques including ultrasonic…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
High School Diploma · $78,350
Non-destructive testing specialists scan materials and structures for hidden flaws without breaking them, working…
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Associate's Degree · $101,370
Nuclear medicine technologists administer radioactive isotopes to patients and operate gamma cameras and PET scanners…
Nuclear Monitoring Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Nuclear monitoring technicians collect air, water, soil, and surface samples at nuclear facilities and research labs,…
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
High School Diploma · $122,890
Nuclear power reactor operators monitor and adjust the fission process that generates electricity for entire regions,…
Nuclear Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Nuclear technicians monitor radiation levels, calibrate instruments, and collect coolant samples inside power plants…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma · $39,460
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians cut, grind, and polish lens blanks to match prescriptions down to fractions of a…
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
High School Diploma · $45,570
Ophthalmic medical technicians run diagnostic tests and prep patients for the ophthalmologist in eye clinics and…
Ophthalmic Medical Technologist
High School Diploma · $50,290
Ophthalmic medical technologists run diagnostic tests and photograph retinas in ophthalmology clinics, passing results…
Orderly
High School Diploma · $38,290
Orderlies transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and moveable bed between wards, operating rooms, and imaging…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,030
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…
Orthotist and Prosthetist
Master's Degree · $81,110
Design, fabricate, and fit orthopedic braces (orthoses) and artificial limbs (prostheses) for patients.
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic
High School Diploma · $47,880
Small engine mechanics fix the motors behind outdoor tools and recreational machines like ATVs and personal watercraft.…
Owner-Operator (Trucking)
High School Diploma · $58,640
Owns and operates a commercial vehicle, managing all aspects of the business including logistics, maintenance, and…
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $43,220
Packaging and filling machine operators load materials, watch moving production lines, and pull defective items for…
Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and tests packaging systems for consumer products, medical devices, food, and industrial goods, optimizing…
Packers and Packagers, Hand
High School Diploma · $36,280
Hand packers work on warehouse and factory lines, wrapping, labeling, and boxing finished products so they can be…
Painter
High School Diploma · $49,400
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
High School Diploma · $49,400
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May…
Painting and decorating business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $290,900 - $355,500 owner take-home/SDE
Painting and decorating business owner owns a painting and decorating contractor, estimating projects, scheduling…
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $41,600
Painting, coating, and decorating workers apply finishes to goods like furniture, ceramics, and glassware on production…
Panel Beater
Certificate or Vocational Training · $54,890
Restore vehicle bodywork to pre-accident condition by reshaping, filling, and refinishing damaged metal and composite…
Paperhanger
High School Diploma · $52,140
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Parking Attendant
High School Diploma · $35,150
Parking attendants direct traffic, take payment, and hand out tickets in lots, garages, and dealerships, keeping…
Parking Enforcement Worker
High School Diploma · $46,730
Parking enforcement workers patrol city streets on foot or by vehicle, checking meters and permit zones and writing…
Parquet Floor Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,580
Install, sand, and finish solid and engineered parquet, herringbone, and bespoke hardwood floor patterns in…
Parts Salesperson
High School Diploma · $38,630
A parts salesperson identifies what customers need, cross-references manufacturer catalogs, and pulls stock from the…
Passive Fire Protection Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,120
Install and inspect passive fire protection systems including fire-stopping, intumescent seals, fire-rated…
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,160
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Pathology Assistant
Master's Degree · $62,930
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Patternmaker, Wood
High School Diploma · $49,630
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Patternmakers build the templates foundries need to cast metal or plastic parts. They spend their days at lathes,…
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $53,340
Paving equipment operators run machines that spread asphalt and compact gravel into roads, parking lots, and airport…
Pest Control Specialist
High School Diploma · $45,250
Inspects buildings and premises to identify pests, determines the best course of treatment, and applies pesticides or…
Pest Control Worker
High School Diploma · $45,250
Pest control workers inspect buildings for rodents, termites, and other pests, then apply baits, sprays, or traps based…
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
High School Diploma · $46,340
Pesticide applicators treat lawns, crops, golf courses, and roadsides with herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides…
Pet Groomer
Bachelor's Degree · $35,360
Bathes, brushes, and styles pets to maintain their hygiene and appearance.
Pet grooming business owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $71,600 - $87,500 owner take-home/SDE
Pet grooming business owner owns a storefront or mobile grooming business, delivering or supervising animal grooming…
Pet Shop Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on pet care, nutrition, and health products in a specialist pet shop or aquatics centre. Develop…
Petroleum Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $144,910
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool…
Petroleum Pump System Operator
High School Diploma · $96,710
Operate pumps and auxiliary equipment to transfer petroleum products, such as crude oil, natural gas, and refined…
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger
High School Diploma · $96,710
Refinery operators run the equipment that turns crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at refineries and…