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 4 of 17 for Realistic careers.
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Concrete Repair Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,020
Diagnose, specify, and carry out structural concrete repairs on bridges, car parks, buildings, and marine structures…
Construction and Building Inspector
High School Diploma · $74,690
Construction and building inspectors visit job sites to check whether framing, electrical work, and plumbing meet code…
Construction Equipment Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,510
Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, excavators, and loaders.…
Construction Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operates heavy machinery to move earth, materials, and other objects on construction sites, ensuring projects are…
Construction Helper
High School Diploma · $42,670
Assists skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, masons, and electricians, on construction sites. Duties include…
Construction Laborer
High School Diploma · $47,120
Construction laborers prepare sites, haul materials, and operate tools so that carpenters, electricians, and masons can…
Construction Project Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,840
Provides on-site engineering support during construction, managing submittals, RFIs, change orders, quality control,…
Construction Supervisor
High School Diploma · $79,920
Oversees and manages construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to safety standards,…
Construction Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $47,120
Constructs, maintains, and repairs buildings and infrastructure. Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor…
Continuous Mining Machine Operator
High School Diploma · $61,810
A continuous mining machine operator cuts coal, ore, or rock loose in one unbroken cycle, loading broken material onto…
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers (Industrial)
High School Diploma · $74,340
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators,…
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
High School Diploma · $74,340
Control and valve installers and repairers calibrate and fix devices that regulate pressure, flow, and temperature at…
Control Room Operator
High School Diploma · $62,470
Monitors and controls complex systems and equipment from a central control room, often in industries like power…
Control Room Operator (Other Industries)
High School Diploma · $62,470
Monitors and controls complex systems and equipment from a central control room, ensuring efficient and safe operation.…
Controls Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Bachelor's Degree · $102,440
Designs and programs control systems for mechanical and electromechanical equipment including PLCs, motion controllers,…
Conveyor Operators and Tender
No Formal Education Needed · $42,420
Conveyor operators run belt systems that carry materials like grain, coal, or packages through plants and warehouses.…
Cooks, Fast Food
High School Diploma · $30,890
Fast food cooks work grill, fryer, and assembly stations in high-volume kitchens, turning out burgers, fries, and…
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
High School Diploma · $37,450
Institution and cafeteria cooks prepare large-batch meals for hospitals, schools, and corporate dining halls, following…
Cooks, Private Household
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,940
A private household cook prepares daily meals for one family, adjusting menus around dietary needs, preferences, and…
Cooks, Restaurant
High School Diploma · $37,390
Restaurant cooks prepare and plate food to order in commercial kitchens, following recipes set by a chef or manager.…
Cooks, Short Order
High School Diploma · $35,880
Short order cooks work flat-top grills and fryers at diners and cafeterias, sending out burgers, eggs, and sandwiches…
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tender
No Formal Education Needed · $41,330
Cooling and freezing equipment operators run blast freezers, batch freezers, and refrigeration units to bring food,…
Coppersmith
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,800
Design and fabricate objects in copper and copper alloys including cookware, architectural elements, distillery…
Correctional Officers and Jailer
High School Diploma · $58,940
Correctional officers guard inmates in jails and prisons, enforcing rules, conducting searches, and responding to…
Courier and Bicycle Messenger
High School Diploma · $39,200
Deliver urgent documents, parcels, and packages by bicycle, motorcycle, or electric cargo bike in an urban environment,…
Craft Apprentice
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists skilled tradespersons in learning a craft through hands-on training and mentorship, developing practical skills…
Crane and Tower Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $68,080
Crane and tower operators lift heavy loads across construction sites, ports, and rail yards by reading hand signals and…
Crane Operator
High School Diploma · $68,080
Operates various types of cranes to lift, move, and position heavy materials and equipment on construction sites or in…
Crematory Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $43,650
A crematory operator processes human or animal remains using flame-based, alkaline hydrolysis, or calcination systems,…
Crossing Guards and Flagger
High School Diploma · $38,100
Crossing guards and flaggers direct traffic at school crossings, construction zones, and road worksites using stop…
Cruise Ship Officer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $92,460
Serve as a licensed deck or engineering officer aboard a cruise ship, responsible for navigation, vessel safety,…
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,540
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine operators set parameters, monitor gauges, and adjust feed rates to keep…
Custom Furniture Maker
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,680
Design, construct, and repair custom-made furniture pieces using various materials and techniques, often working…
Custom furniture workshop owner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $233,100 - $284,900 owner take-home/SDE
Custom furniture workshop owner owns a workshop making custom furniture, combining design and fabrication with quoting,…
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
No Formal Education Needed · $38,020
Hand cutters and trimmers shape materials like carpet, glass, rubber, and stone that machines cannot handle cleanly,…
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $46,570
Cutting and slicing machine setters load raw materials, set blade depth and feed speed to match a job order, and…
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,330
Cutting, punching, and press machine operators run industrial equipment that shapes metal and plastic stock into parts…
Cycle Retailer and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,780
Sell, service, and repair bicycles in a specialist cycle shop, combining retail expertise with mechanical skill to…
Damp Proofing Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Diagnose and remediate rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation problems in residential and commercial buildings…
Data Center Technician / Data Center Engineer
Associate's Degree · $116,580
Maintains physical data center infrastructure including server racking, cabling, power distribution, cooling systems,…
Deckhand
High School Diploma · $51,520
Assists in the safe and efficient operation of vessels by performing essential duties such as maintaining the ship's…
Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Transports packages, food, or goods to customers and businesses, managing routes, vehicle maintenance, and timely…
Demolition Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Safely demolish structures from residential buildings to industrial plants using hand tools, mechanical plant, and…
Dental Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma · $49,610
Dental laboratory technicians build custom crowns, bridges, and dentures to a dentist's prescription, working from…
Derrick Operator, Oil and Gas
No Formal Education Needed · $58,620
A derrick operator runs the pumps and equipment on an oil or gas drilling rig, circulating fluid down the hole to cool…
Derrickhand
High School Diploma · $58,620
Derrickhands work on oil and gas drilling rigs, operating and maintaining the drilling machinery, particularly the…
Design Ops Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,770
Streamline design workflows, manage design tools, and foster collaboration within design teams to enhance efficiency…
Desktop Support Technician / IT Support Tier 2
Associate's Degree · $61,860
Provides advanced technical support for hardware and software issues, performing hands-on troubleshooting, system…
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Associate's Degree · $96,590
Diagnostic medical sonographers move a transducer across a patient's skin to capture ultrasound images that physicians…
Diesel Engine Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $61,770
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul buses, trucks, and various types of diesel engines, including those in…