Careers for Realistic thinkers
Six hundred and seventy-eight 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.
678 careers in Realistic careers
ADAS Calibration Technician
Post-secondary certificate · $55,000
Responsible for inspecting vehicles, performing diagnostic tests, and using specialized equipment and software to…
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $45,210
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed…
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $79,830
Operate, install, adjust, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data…
Agricultural Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $84,630
Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and…
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Less than High School · $42,580
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and…
Agricultural Equipment Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $50,000
Agricultural equipment technicians diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors,…
Agricultural Inspectors
High School Diploma · $50,990
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure…
Agricultural Technicians
High School Diploma · $46,790
Work with agricultural scientists in plant, fiber, and animal research, or assist with animal breeding and nutrition.…
Aircraft Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $79,140
An Aircraft Mechanic inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and overhauls aircraft engines and assemblies, including…
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $78,680
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Aircraft Service Attendants
Bachelor's Degree · $41,540
Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and…
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
High School Diploma · $61,680
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage,…
Airline Pilot
Bachelor's degree · $160,000
Operate multi-engine aircraft to transport passengers and cargo on scheduled flights. Responsible for pre-flight…
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $226,600
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of…
Airport Operations Specialist
High school diploma or equivalent for entry-level, with many specialists pursuing associate's or bachelor's degrees for advancement. Vocational training or an associate's degree is common. · $55,400 - $68,120
Airport Operations Specialists ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. They coordinate…
Alteration Specialist
High School Diploma or equivalent · $32,000
Modifies and repairs garments to achieve a perfect fit for clients. This involves taking measurements, performing…
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
High School Diploma · $34,330
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting…
Animal Breeders
High School Diploma · $52,000
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of…
Animal Caretakers
High School Diploma · $33,470
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other…
Animal Control Workers
High School Diploma · $45,830
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended…
Animal Trainers
High School Diploma · $38,750
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities.…
Apprentice Barber
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Vocational Training · $35,000
Learn the art and science of cutting, styling, and grooming hair, as well as shaving beards, under the supervision of a…
Apprentice Carpenter
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $50,000
Assist skilled carpenters in constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures by measuring, cutting,…
Apprentice Electrician
High School Diploma · $65,165
Assists licensed electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems. This role involves hands-on…
Apprentice Fabricator
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Vocational Training · $45,000
Learn to cut, shape, and assemble metal components to create structures or products under the supervision of…
Apprentice Iron Worker
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $60,000
Apprentice Iron Workers learn to erect and dismantle structural steel frameworks, reinforce concrete with rebar, and…
Apprentice Jeweler
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Assists experienced jewelers in crafting, repairing, and designing jewelry. Learns techniques such as soldering,…
Apprentice Mason
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Vocational Training · $45,000
Assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of brick, block, and stone structures by mixing mortar, laying…
Arborist
Bachelor's Degree · $68,300
Cultivates, maintains, and removes trees and other woody plants, providing expert care and advice on selection,…
Archaeological Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $54,471
Assists archaeologists in the systematic recovery and examination of material evidence from past human cultures,…
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
Bachelor's Degree · $96,690
Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural…
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Associate's degree · $64,280
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief…
Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
High School Diploma or GED · $58,000
Install, repair, and fabricate glass and metal components, including curtain wall framing, storefronts, doors,…
Assembly Line Worker
High School Diploma · $38,000
Assembles components and sub-assemblies according to specifications, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.…
Athlete
High School Diploma · $75,000
Professional athletes dedicate themselves to rigorous training, competition, and maintaining peak physical condition in…
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Less than High School · $62,360
Compete in athletic events.
Audio and Video Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $54,830
Set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and…
Audio Visual Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $55,000
Audio Visual Technicians set up, operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to enhance live events, presentations,…
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $50,620
Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other…
Audiovisual Technician
Associate's Degree · $58,100
Set up, operate, maintain, and repair sound and video equipment for live events, such as concerts, sports games,…
Automation Technician
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs automated systems and equipment used in manufacturing and industrial processes.…
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,850
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and…
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High School Diploma · $51,680
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Automotive Engineering Technicians
Associate's Degree · $79,830
Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on…
Automotive Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions, or other vehicle systems, using…
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $47,260
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Automotive Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,000
Inspects, maintains, and repairs automobiles and light trucks. Diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues using…
Automotive Refinish Technician
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship often preferred. · $48,000
Automotive refinish technicians prepare vehicle surfaces, mix paints, and apply coatings to restore the original finish…
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
Certificate or Vocational Training · $50,620
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles, often using computerized diagnostic equipment. Perform…
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Post-Secondary Certificate · $49,670
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.