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 6 of 17 for Realistic careers.
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Equipment Maintenance Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,590
Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures by performing routine maintenance,…
Esports Player Professional
Certificate or Vocational Training · $66,710
Competes in organized video game leagues and tournaments at a professional level.
EV Charging Installer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $63,190
Install, commission, and maintain electric vehicle charging equipment in domestic, commercial, and public settings,…
EV Service Technician
Associate's Degree · $50,620
Diagnose, repair, and maintain electric vehicles and hybrid systems, including high-voltage battery packs, electric…
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
High School Diploma · $57,430
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose…
Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor's Degree · $59,460
Exercise physiologists design exercise programs for people managing chronic illness or recovering from cardiac events,…
Exhibit Fabricator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,240
Constructs and installs custom exhibits, displays, and interactive installations for museums, trade shows, and…
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blaster
High School Diploma · $61,390
Blasters drill holes, load explosive charges, and fire controlled detonations to break rock or bring down structures.…
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $47,720
Extruding and drawing machine operators feed raw metal or plastic into industrial machines and adjust speed, heat, and…
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker
High School Diploma · $62,750
Fabric and apparel patternmakers draft the paper or digital patterns that determine how every seam, dart, and curve in…
Fabricator
High School Diploma · $51,330
Constructs and assembles metal products and structures by cutting, shaping, and welding materials according to…
Facade Surveyor
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Inspect and assess the condition of building facades including cladding, curtain walling, masonry, glazing, and…
Facade Surveyor and Cladding Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $74,690
Survey and assess building facades and cladding systems for fire safety compliance, structural integrity, and…
Facade Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $57,080
Install, maintain, and repair building facade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, structural…
Facilities Manager (Commercial Real Estate)
Bachelor's Degree · $106,660
Oversees the physical operations and maintenance of commercial buildings, managing HVAC, electrical, plumbing,…
Falconer
Bachelor's Degree · $39,990
Trains and hunts with birds of prey, practicing an ancient art of falconry.
Faller
No Formal Education Needed · $52,100
Fallers cut down trees in forest stands, reading each tree's lean, species, and crown weight before making undercuts…
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $56,550
Farm equipment mechanics repair tractors, combines, and irrigation systems for farmers who lose thousands of dollars a…
Farm Manager
High School Diploma · $89,900
Oversees daily operations of a farm, managing crops, livestock, and personnel to ensure productivity and profitability.…
Farm Operations Manager
High School Diploma · $89,900
Oversees the daily operations of farms, ranches, or other agricultural facilities, ensuring efficient production of…
Farm Worker
High School Diploma · $39,850
Performs a variety of tasks related to crop cultivation and livestock care, ensuring efficient agricultural operations.…
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
No Formal Education Needed · $35,660
Crop and greenhouse farmworkers plant, weed, prune, and harvest by hand for growers whose schedules are set by the…
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animal
Associate's Degree · $36,670
Farmworkers on farms, ranches, and aquacultural operations care for animals including cattle, pigs, poultry, fish, and…
Fence Erector
High School Diploma · $47,980
Fence erectors build and repair fences in wood, chain link, vinyl, and metal for residential, commercial, and…
Fence Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $47,980
Construct, erect, and repair fences made of various materials for residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricator
High School Diploma · $46,880
Fiberglass laminators build boat hulls, bathtub shells, and golf cart bodies by pressing resin-soaked cloth onto molds…
Field Operator
High School Diploma · $69,960
Operate and maintain a variety of oil, gas, or mining machines and equipment on designated sites, ensuring safe and…
Field Service Engineer
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Installs, maintains, and repairs complex equipment at customer locations, ensuring optimal performance and client…
Field Service Engineer (Technical Support)
Associate's Degree · $78,350
Field Service Engineers install, maintain, and repair complex machinery and systems at client sites. They diagnose…
Field Service Technician (IT)
Associate's Degree · $61,860
Provides on-site IT support at client locations or remote offices, installing, configuring, and repairing hardware,…
Field Service Technician (Oil & Gas)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $64,520
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment used in oil and gas extraction and processing. Works on-site, often in…
Field Service Technician (Pumps)
High School Diploma · $64,520
Installs, maintains, and repairs various types of pumps and pumping systems. This often involves troubleshooting…
Field Service Technician (various industries)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $49,230
Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and systems in various industries, often working on-site at client…
Fire Alarm Engineer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,070
Design, install, commission, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems in commercial, industrial, and residential…
Fire Door Inspector and Passive Fire Protection Surveyor
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,920
Inspect and survey fire doors, fire-stopping, and passive fire protection systems in residential, commercial, and…
Fire Inspectors and Investigator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,920
Fire inspectors check buildings for code violations, testing sprinklers, exit widths, and electrical panels on behalf…
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
High School Diploma · $63,800
Install, inspect, and repair fire suppression systems in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Fire-prevention and protection engineers assess buildings and industrial facilities for fire risk, designing sprinkler…
Firefighter
High School Diploma · $59,280
Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk.…
Fish and Game Warden
Bachelor's Degree · $74,060
Fish and game wardens patrol rivers, forests, and farmland to enforce wildlife and fishing laws, often alone and at…
Fisherman
High School Diploma · $36,630
Operate fishing vessels and gear to catch fish and other aquatic animals for commercial or subsistence purposes.
Fishing and Hunting Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $36,630
Fishing and hunting workers catch fish, trap animals, and haul gear on boats or remote land through long, physical…
Fleet Manager / Fleet Operations Director
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Manages vehicle fleet operations including acquisition, maintenance, driver management, fuel optimization, and…
Flight Dispatcher
Certificate or Vocational Training · $148,080
Plan and monitor commercial flight operations to ensure safe and efficient aircraft dispatch. Analyse weather, NOTAMs,…
Flight Nurse
Bachelor's Degree · $97,550
Provide critical care to patients during air transport, often in emergency situations.
Flight Test Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $134,960
Plan, execute, and analyze flight tests to evaluate the performance and safety of aircraft systems.
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tile
High School Diploma · $56,460
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Floor Sanders and Finisher
No Formal Education Needed · $50,440
Floor sanders and finishers strip old coatings from wooden floors and apply polyurethane, oil, or wax in thin, even…
Floorman
High School Diploma · $46,960
Operate slips, elevators, and tongs to facilitate tubular handling, assist with tripping and connections, and support…
Fluid Power / Hydraulics Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $104,110
Designs and analyzes hydraulic and pneumatic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and aerospace…