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 11 of 14 for Realistic careers.
678 careers in Realistic careers, page 11 of 14
Parts Salespersons
High School Diploma · $37,440
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Pathologists' Assistant
Master's Degree · $105,000
Examine and dissect surgical specimens and perform postmortem examinations under the supervision of a pathologist. This…
Pathology Assistant
Master's in Pathologists' Assistant Studies · $72,000
Assists pathologists by performing gross examination of surgical specimens, preparing tissue for histological…
Patternmaker, Wood
Vocational school training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree · $49,630
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings. This involves…
Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic
Some College · $54,540
Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match…
Patternmakers, Wood
High School Diploma · $52,520
Plan, lay out, and construct wooden unit or sectional patterns used in forming sand molds for castings.
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Less than High School · $51,650
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport…
Pest Control Specialist
High School Diploma or GED · $40,000
Inspects buildings and premises to identify pests, determines the best course of treatment, and applies pesticides or…
Pest Control Workers
High School Diploma · $44,730
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest…
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
High School Diploma · $45,200
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or…
Petroleum Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $141,280
Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool…
Petroleum Pump System Operator
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Operate pumps and auxiliary equipment to transfer petroleum products, such as crude oil, natural gas, and refined…
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
High School Diploma · $97,540
Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems,…
Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer
Bachelor's in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science · $85,000
Designs and validates primary and secondary packaging systems for pharmaceutical products, ensuring drug stability,…
Phlebotomists
Post-Secondary Certificate · $43,660
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the…
Photonics Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design technologies specializing in light information or light energy, such as laser or fiber optics technology.
Photonics Technicians
Associate's Degree · $79,830
Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using…
Pick/Pack Operations Lead
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's preferred · $45,000
Leads picking and packing operations on the warehouse floor, optimizing order fulfillment workflows, training staff,…
Pile Driver Operators
High School Diploma · $70,510
Operate pile drivers mounted on skids, barges, crawler treads, or locomotive cranes to drive pilings for retaining…
Pipelayers
Less than High School · $48,710
Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade…
Piping Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $105,000
Designs piping systems for oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries, including pipe…
Plasterers and Stucco Masons
Less than High School · $56,020
Apply interior or exterior plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials. May also set ornamental plaster.
Plastics / Injection Molding Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Plastics/Manufacturing Engineering) · $90,000
Designs and optimizes injection molding processes and tooling for plastic parts production, selecting materials,…
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Less than High School · $41,600
Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium,…
Plumber
Certificate or Vocational Training · $60,000
Installs, repairs, and maintains pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing systems. Diagnoses and resolves issues in water…
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Post-Secondary Certificate · $62,970
Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases.…
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
High School Diploma · $76,290
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform…
Police Officer
High school diploma; Associate's or Bachelor's in Criminal Justice preferred · $65,000
Enforces laws, responds to emergencies, investigates crimes, patrols communities, and maintains public safety through…
Port / Terminal Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or Business · $98,000
Manages port or terminal operations including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, yard management, and equipment…
Potters, Manufacturing
Some College · $45,210
Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of…
Pourers and Casters, Metal
High School Diploma · $48,940
Operate hand-controlled mechanisms to pour and regulate the flow of molten metal into molds to produce castings or…
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $107,240
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Power Generation Equipment Specialist
Associate's degree or vocational training · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical or mechanical equipment in power-generating stations, substations, or in…
Power Plant Operators
High School Diploma · $99,670
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Precision Agriculture Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $46,790
Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS), to…
Prep Cook
High School Diploma or GED · $30,000
Prepares food items for cooking by washing, peeling, chopping, and cutting ingredients. Assists cooks and chefs in…
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Less than High School · $33,880
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Print Production Assistant
High School Diploma or GED · $49,000
Assists in the production of printed materials by performing various tasks such as operating printing equipment,…
Process Engineer (Manufacturing)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering) · $92,000
Designs, optimizes, and troubleshoots manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and safety, using…
Production Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assembles components and sub-assemblies to produce finished goods, ensuring quality and efficiency in a manufacturing…
Production Helper
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists in manufacturing and assembly processes, ensuring smooth operation and product quality. Supports skilled…
Production Line Worker
High School Diploma · $38,000
Assemble and inspect products on a manufacturing line, ensuring quality standards and production targets are met.…
Production Technicians
Associate's Degree · $64,790
Operate and maintain machinery and equipment in manufacturing settings, ensuring quality production and efficiency.…
Property Inspector / Building Inspector (Real Estate)
Trade certification or Bachelor's in Building/Construction; home inspection license required · $62,000
Conducts pre-purchase and periodic property inspections, evaluating structural integrity, building systems, pest…
Prosthodontists
Post-Doctoral Training · $126,050
Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for…
Prototype Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent hands-on experience · $85,000
Builds functional prototypes and proof-of-concept models using rapid prototyping, 3D printing, CNC machining, and…
Public Works Inspector
Associate's degree or vocational training; some positions may require a Bachelor's degree · $72,120
Inspects public works projects, such as streets, water, sewer, and storm drain systems, to ensure compliance with…
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
High School Diploma · $60,020
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil,…
Pumpjack Operator
High School Diploma · $62,000
Operate and maintain pumping systems to transfer liquids such as oil, gas, and slurries, ensuring efficient and safe…