Careers for people who think through their hands
Eight hundred and sixty-five 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 16 of 18 for Realistic careers.
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Solar Panel Installer
High School Diploma · $60,000
Install photovoltaic solar panel systems on residential and commercial rooftops and ground mounts, including electrical…
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…
Specialist Sports Retailer
High School Diploma · $34,000
Provide expert advice on sports equipment, clothing, and footwear in a specialist sports retailer, focusing on a…
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…
Steeplejack
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,000
Inspect, repair, and maintain tall structures including church spires, factory chimneys, telecommunications masts, and…
Steeplejack
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Work at extreme heights on chimneys, steeples, towers, and tall industrial structures to carry out inspection, repair,…
Stevedore and Dock Worker
High School Diploma · $48,000
Load and unload cargo from ships at a port or dock, operating specialist cargo handling equipment and working as part…
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
High School Diploma · $45,210
Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.
Stonemason
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,000
Cut, shape, and lay natural and reconstituted stone for new construction, restoration, and heritage conservation…
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.
Structural Steel Erector
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,000
Erect structural steelwork for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects by lifting, aligning, and bolting…
Structured Finance Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $103,000
Develop complex financial instruments and transactions, often involving securitization and derivatives, for specialized…
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…
Surf Instructor
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $49,689
Teaches individuals how to surf, focusing on safety, technique, and ocean awareness.
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 First Assistant
Bachelor's Degree · $110,000
Assist the primary surgeon during operative procedures by providing direct patient care, maintaining the operative…
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…
Surveying Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $70,000
Assist surveyors in measuring and mapping land, collecting data using specialized instruments.
Swimming Pool Builder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $68,000
Design, excavate, and construct in-ground swimming pools including gunite, fibreglass, and vinyl liner types, managing…
Systems Integration Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $72,000
Integrate complex engineering systems, ensuring all components function together seamlessly and meet performance…
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
High School Diploma · $40,860
Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
Tank and Bulk Liquid Transport Driver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $46,000
Drive specialist tanker vehicles to transport bulk liquids including food-grade products, chemicals, fuels, and…
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,…
Tanner and Leather Currier
Certificate or Vocational Training · $48,000
Process raw animal hides into finished leather using vegetable, chrome, or combination tanning processes. Prepare hides…
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.
Taxidermist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,000
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and artistic…
Taxidermist (Professional)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,000
Prepare and mount animal specimens for natural history museums, scientific collections, hunting trophies, and fine art…
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 Layer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,000
Install traditional and modern terrazzo flooring and wall surfaces by mixing marble chips, glass, or mother-of-pearl…
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.