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 16 of 17 for Realistic careers.
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Tailor, Dressmaker, and Custom Sewer
High School Diploma · $41,640
Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make garments, alter existing ones, and repair damage for individual clients.…
Tank and Bulk Liquid Transport Driver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,640
Drive specialist tanker vehicles to transport bulk liquids including food-grade products, chemicals, fuels, and…
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader
High School Diploma · $58,870
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders connect hoses, open valves, and watch gauges to move bulk cargo through ports,…
Tanner and Leather Currier
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,280
Process raw animal hides into finished leather using vegetable, chrome, or combination tanning processes. Prepare hides…
Taper
High School Diploma · $68,270
Tapers apply joint compound and tape to drywall seams, then sand between coats until walls read as flat and unbroken.…
Taxi Driver
High School Diploma · $42,100
Taxi drivers transport passengers across a city, collecting fares trip by trip from individual riders, families, and…
Taxidermist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and artistic…
Taxidermist (Professional)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,080
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and fine art…
Team Assembler
High School Diploma · $44,650
Team assemblers build complete products or large components on a rotating crew, moving between stations like bolting…
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installer
High School Diploma · $63,890
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers set up and fix the hardware that routes voice, data, and video…
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $74,330
Telecommunications line installers and repairers climb poles, splice fiber, and repair outages for telecom providers…
Terrazzo Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $76,170
Install traditional and modern terrazzo flooring and wall surfaces by mixing marble chips, glass, or mother-of-pearl…
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher
High School Diploma · $76,170
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable…
Test Engineer (Physical Products)
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs and executes physical testing programs for products and components, including environmental, mechanical,…
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $38,180
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators run chemical baths, dyeing vats, and finishing rollers to transform raw…
Textile Worker
High School Diploma · $38,670
Textile workers operate and maintain machinery that processes fibers into yarn or fabric, or that dyes, prints, or…
Thatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,440
Apply and maintain traditional thatched roofing using water reed, long straw, or combed wheat reed to residential and…
Thermal Bridge and Airtightness Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,910
Assess and remediate thermal bridges and airtightness defects in new and existing buildings to improve energy…
Thermal Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Design and analyze thermal management systems for electronic devices, aerospace components, and industrial processes.
Tile and Stone Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Tile and stone setters prepare surfaces, spread mortar, and fit ceramic, stone, or glass tile onto floors, walls, and…
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjuster
High School Diploma · $62,620
Timing device assemblers build digital clocks, industrial timers, and automotive units at a factory bench, fitting…
Tire Builder
High School Diploma · $57,390
Tire builders run factory machines that assemble raw materials into finished tires, layer by layer, for large-scale…
Tire Repairers and Changer
High School Diploma · $37,710
Tire repairers patch punctures, mount new tires, and balance wheels for customers at auto shops and service bays. They…
Tool and Die Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,050
Tool and die makers build the metal dies, jigs, and gauges that factories use to stamp and measure industrial parts.…
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener
High School Diploma · $50,060
Tool grinders sharpen, smooth, and polish metal tools and dies for manufacturing plants and job shops. They measure…
Tooling Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and develops tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies for manufacturing processes, optimizing tool life,…
Traffic Management Operative
High School Diploma · $50,260
Plan, install, and operate temporary traffic management systems on highways and construction sites to protect workers…
Traffic Technician
High School Diploma · $59,090
Traffic technicians collect field data at intersections and roadways, measuring vehicle speeds, counting traffic…
Transit and Railroad Police
High School Diploma · $90,230
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Transportation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Transportation engineers design roads, intersections, and traffic systems for cities and state agencies. They draft…
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
High School Diploma · $92,100
Transportation vehicle inspectors examine buses, trucks, rail cars, and cargo containers at depots, weigh stations, and…
Tree Trimmers and Pruner
No Formal Education Needed · $50,960
Tree trimmers and pruners climb into the canopy using ropes and saddles to cut deadwood and clear branches from power…
Underground Cable Jointer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $95,320
Join and terminate high-voltage and low-voltage underground power cables for electricity distribution networks,…
Upholsterer
High School Diploma · $46,340
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Utility Lineworker
High School Diploma · $95,320
Install, repair, and maintain electrical power systems and telecommunications cables.
Van Driver (Courier and Delivery)
High School Diploma · $44,860
Deliver parcels, packages, and goods to residential and commercial addresses using a delivery van, providing a…
Vehicle Detailer
High School Diploma · $35,830
Restore and protect vehicle paintwork, interiors, and glass to concours or showroom standard using machine polishing,…
Veterinarian
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,100
Veterinarians diagnose illness, perform surgery, and prescribe medication for animals across private practice,…
Veterinary Assistant
High School Diploma · $38,150
Assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the daily operations of a veterinary practice, handling routine…
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
High School Diploma · $38,150
Veterinary assistants feed, water, and observe pets and lab animals, flagging changes in behavior or health to…
Veterinary Technologists and Technician
Associate's Degree · $47,380
Veterinary technologists and technicians draw blood, run lab tests, prepare vaccines, and monitor anesthesia in clinics…
Warehouse Associate
High School Diploma · $45,260
Receives, stores, and distributes materials, equipment, and products within a warehouse environment, ensuring efficient…
Warehouse Automation Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Designs, implements, and maintains automated warehouse systems including robotics, conveyor systems, AS/RS, and AGVs to…
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Associate's Degree · $62,890
Supervises daily warehouse floor operations including team scheduling, task assignment, quality control, and safety…
Warehouse Operative
High School Diploma · $40,240
Receive, store, pick, pack, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution centre, ensuring accurate and efficient…
Warehouse Robotics Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Install, maintain, and repair automated warehouse systems including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), conveyor systems,…
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma · $37,330
Organizes and manages inventory within a warehouse, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and dispatch of goods.
Wastewater Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Manage and operate treatment facilities to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharge.