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. You are looking at page 10 of 14 for Realistic careers.
678 careers in Realistic careers, page 10 of 14
Mine Foreman
High School Diploma or GED; some college or vocational training preferred · $85,000
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in mining operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and…
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $55,000
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify…
Mining Assistant
High School Diploma · $55,000
Assists mining engineers and other personnel with various tasks, including equipment operation, site maintenance, and…
Mining Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $101,020 per year
Designs, plans, and oversees mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction of minerals and…
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
High School Diploma · $47,680
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or…
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Post-Secondary Certificate · $63,980
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes,…
Mobile Home Service Technician
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or apprenticeship preferred · $50,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs mobile homes and prefabricated buildings. This includes tasks such as plumbing,…
Mocap Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $70,000
Set up, operate, and maintain motion capture systems to record movement for films, video games,, and animations, while…
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $62,700
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of…
Model Makers, Wood
Post-Secondary Certificate · $51,850
Construct full-size and scale wooden precision models of products. Includes wood jig builders and loft workers.
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
High school diploma or equivalent · $45,690
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of…
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $41,230
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or…
Motion Picture Projectionists
High School Diploma · $38,180
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Post-Secondary Certificate · $54,950
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
Motorboat Operators
High School Diploma · $51,880
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
Motorcycle Mechanics
Post-Secondary Certificate · $47,200
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, dirt bikes, or similar motorized vehicles.
Motorcycle Parts Specialist
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists customers with identifying, locating, and ordering motorcycle parts and accessories. Manages inventory,…
MRI Applications Specialist
Associate's Degree · $95,480
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners, ensuring patient safety and comfort while producing high-quality…
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,060
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Master's Degree · $47,460
Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens…
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Post-Secondary Certificate · $45,320
Repair percussion, stringed, reed, or wind instruments. May specialize in one area, such as piano tuning.
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Doctoral Degree · $79,830
Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials,…
Network Operations Center (NOC) Analyst
Associate's or Bachelor's in IT; CompTIA Network+, CCNA recommended · $58,000
Monitors enterprise network infrastructure 24/7 from a centralized operations center, responding to alerts,…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
High School Diploma · $79,830
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering) · $95,000
Manages the transition of new products from engineering design to volume manufacturing, coordinating design for…
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Associate's Degree · $97,020
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of…
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Associate's Degree · $46,790
Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and…
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
High School Diploma · $122,610
Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and…
Nuclear Technicians
Associate's degree · $104,240
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Postsecondary non-degree award · $85,000
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $58,710
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
High School Diploma · $38,420
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into…
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
High School Diploma · $44,080
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions. May administer eye exams, administer eye…
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
High School Diploma · $67,260
Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and…
Orderlies
High School Diploma · $37,700
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May…
Orthopedic Shoe Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $48,000
Orthopedic shoe technicians, also known as orthotic and prosthetic technicians, fabricate, repair, and maintain…
Orthotists and Prosthetists
Master's Degree · $78,310
Design, measure, fit, and adapt orthopedic braces, appliances or prostheses, such as limbs or facial parts for patients…
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
High School Diploma · $46,560
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting…
Owner-Operator (Trucking)
High School Diploma or GED, plus Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training and significant driving experience. · $90,000
Owns and operates a commercial vehicle, managing all aspects of the business including logistics, maintenance, and…
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $40,900
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers…
Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Packaging Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) · $88,000
Designs and tests packaging systems for consumer products, medical devices, food, and industrial goods, optimizing…
Packers and Packagers, Hand
High School Diploma · $35,580
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Painter
High School Diploma · $48,660
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
High School Diploma · $48,660
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May…
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Less than High School · $40,860
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Paperhangers
High School Diploma · $48,260
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $47,752
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Parking Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,600
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such…
Parking Enforcement Workers
High School Diploma · $47,150
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and…