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 13 of 14 for Realistic careers.
678 careers in Realistic careers, page 13 of 14
Ski Patrol Director / Mountain Safety Manager
Associate's degree or equivalent + OEC/EMT certification · $52,000
Manages ski patrol operations including avalanche mitigation, emergency medical response on slopes, trail safety, lift…
Skincare Specialists
High School Diploma · $41,560
Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser…
Slaughterers and Meat Packers
High School Diploma · $39,790
Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include…
Small Engine Mechanics
High School Diploma · $48,240
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul small engines used in various equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, and…
Solar Energy Installation Managers
High School Diploma · $78,690
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential,…
Solar O&M Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic systems to maximize…
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $51,860
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site…
Solar PV Installer
High School Diploma · $47,890
Install, connect, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Read…
Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians
High School Diploma · $62,350
Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential,…
Sound Engineering Technicians
High School Diploma · $66,430
Assemble and operate equipment to record, synchronize, mix, edit, or reproduce sound, including music, voices, or sound…
Sous Chef
Associate's degree or culinary school certificate · $58,000
Supervises kitchen staff, manages food preparation, and ensures high standards of food quality and presentation while…
Sports Equipment Designer / Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or Industrial Design) · $88,000
Designs and engineers sports equipment, footwear, and protective gear using biomechanics, materials science, and human…
Sports Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Apply scientific principles to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and optimize training programs for…
Sports Turf Manager / Groundskeeper
Associate's or Bachelor's degree (Turfgrass Science/Horticulture) · $55,000
Maintains and manages natural and synthetic turf playing surfaces for professional, collegiate, and municipal sports…
Stagehand
High School Diploma or equivalent · $50,000
Stagehands are integral to live performances, theatrical productions, and events, responsible for setting up,…
Stationary Engineer
High School Diploma · $75,190
Stationary engineers and boiler operators operate, monitor, and maintain stationary engines, boilers, and other…
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator
Certificate or Vocational Training · $65,000
Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment to provide utilities such as heat,…
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Post-Secondary Certificate · $75,190
Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or…
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
High School Diploma · $45,210
Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.
Stonemasons
High School Diploma · $51,990
Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for…
Structural Iron and Steel Workers
High School Diploma · $62,700
Raise, place, and unite iron or steel girders, columns, and other structural members to form completed structures or…
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
High School Diploma · $49,900
Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Stunt Performer / Stunt Coordinator
No formal degree required (extensive physical training + stunt-specific skills) · $55,000
Performs dangerous physical action sequences in film, television, and live shows, or coordinates and designs stunt…
Subway and Streetcar Operators
High School Diploma · $84,830
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport…
Surgical Assistants
Associate's Degree · $60,290
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make…
Surgical Technologists
Associate's Degree · $62,830
Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set…
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
High school diploma or equivalent · $51,940
Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or…
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
High School Diploma · $40,860
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
High School Diploma · $58,070
Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships,…
Tapers
High School Diploma · $64,700
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surface for painting or papering.
Taxi Drivers
Bachelor's Degree · $36,220
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on an unplanned basis and charge a fare, usually based on a meter.
Team Assemblers
High School Diploma · $61,680
Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team…
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
High School Diploma · $62,630
Install, set up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices…
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $70,500
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher
High school diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Apply and finish a mixture of cement, sand, pigments, and marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet tops to…
Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
High School Diploma · $57,260
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable…
Test Engineer (Physical Products)
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) · $90,000
Designs and executes physical testing programs for products and components, including environmental, mechanical,…
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $37,320
Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Textile Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $35,000
Textile workers operate and maintain machinery that processes fibers into yarn or fabric, or that dyes, prints, or…
Tile and Stone Setters
High School Diploma · $52,240
Apply hard tile, stone, and comparable materials to walls, floors, ceilings, countertops, and roof decks.
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
High School Diploma · $40,790
Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing…
Tire Builders
High School Diploma · $55,580
Operate machines to build tires.
Tire Repairers and Changers
High School Diploma · $37,120
Repair and replace tires.
Tool and Die Makers
Post-Secondary Certificate · $63,180
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and…
Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners
High School Diploma · $48,970
Perform precision smoothing, sharpening, polishing, or grinding of metal objects.
Tooling Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering) · $88,000
Designs and develops tooling, jigs, fixtures, molds, and dies for manufacturing processes, optimizing tool life,…
Traffic Technicians
High School Diploma · $58,480
Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other…
Transit and Railroad Police
Bachelor's Degree · $82,320
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Transportation Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $134,830
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal…