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 6 of 14 for Realistic careers.
678 careers in Realistic careers, page 6 of 14
Floorman
High School Diploma or GED · $55,000
Operate slips, elevators, and tongs to facilitate tubular handling, assist with tripping and connections, and support…
Fluid Power / Hydraulics Engineer
Bachelor's degree (Mechanical Engineering) · $95,000
Designs and analyzes hydraulic and pneumatic systems for mobile equipment, industrial machinery, and aerospace…
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $42,730
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters,…
Food Batchmakers
High School Diploma · $40,790
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes…
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $40,550
Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and…
Food Preparation Workers
High School Diploma · $34,220
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing…
Food Science Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $49,430
Work with food scientists or technologists to perform standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine…
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
High School Diploma · $34,460
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care…
Foreman
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or other…
Forensic Pathologist Assistant
Master's Degree · $80,000
Assist forensic pathologists in performing autopsies by preparing the examination suite, recovering and documenting…
Forest and Conservation Technicians
High School Diploma · $54,310
Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May…
Forest and Conservation Workers
High School Diploma · $43,680
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested…
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists
High School Diploma · $52,380
Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures.…
Foresters
Bachelor's Degree · $70,660
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type,…
Forestry Technician
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Assists foresters in managing and conserving forest resources, performing tasks such as timber cruising, fire…
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $49,240
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Forklift Operator
High School Diploma · $41,000
Operates industrial trucks or forklifts to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, shipping…
Foundry Laborer
High School Diploma · $40,000
Forms wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries, performing tasks that involve…
Foundry Technician
High School Diploma or GED; some vocational training or associate's degree preferred · $52,000
Operates and maintains foundry equipment to cast metal products. This includes preparing molds, melting and pouring…
Fuel Cell Engineers
Bachelor's Degree · $117,750
Design, evaluate, modify, or construct fuel cell components or systems for transportation, stationary, or portable…
Funeral Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,610
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging…
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $47,010
Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities…
Furniture Finishers
High School Diploma · $42,530
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
High School Diploma · $71,510
Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover…
Gas Plant Operators
High School Diploma · $83,400
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures…
Gem and Diamond Workers
High School Diploma · $57,090
Fabricate, finish, or evaluate the quality of gems and diamonds used in jewelry or industrial tools.
General Contractor
Bachelor's Degree · $99,000
Oversees and manages all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinates diverse teams,…
General Electronics Repair Technician
High School Diploma or GED; Vocational Training or Associate's Degree preferred · $52,000
Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains a wide range of electronic equipment, from consumer devices to industrial systems.…
General Handyman
High School Diploma · $45,000
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential or commercial properties, including plumbing,…
General Laborer
High School Diploma · $38,000
Performs a variety of manual tasks, often requiring physical strength and endurance, to support construction,…
General Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $45,000
Performs routine repairs and upkeep on buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures facilities are safe, functional, and…
General Mechanic Helper
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists skilled mechanics in performing maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various types of machinery,…
Geodetic Surveyors
Bachelor's Degree · $96,690
Measure large areas of the Earth's surface using satellite observations, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS),…
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $48,390
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory,…
Geothermal Production Managers
Some College · $108,390
Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for…
Geothermal Technicians
High School Diploma · $49,300
Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from…
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Less than High School · $45,210
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Glaziers
High School Diploma · $55,440
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior…
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Less than High School · $35,430
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Grinding and Polishing Worker, Hand
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $38,940
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using…
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
High School Diploma · $41,690
Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or…
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $45,190
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges…
Grounds Maintenance Workers
High School Diploma · $43,000
Maintain grounds of properties using hand or power tools, performing tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting,…
Gymnast
High School Diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Perform complex routines requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination as a professional gymnast through…
Handyman
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential and commercial properties, including minor plumbing,…
Harbor Pilot Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $75,000
Assists harbor pilots in navigating vessels safely into and out of ports, ensuring compliance with maritime regulations…
Hardware Associate
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists customers with hardware selection, provides product information, and helps with basic troubleshooting and…
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Less than High School · $48,490
Identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil,…
Heat Pump HVAC Specialist
Associate's Degree · $75,000
Install, commission, service, and optimize heat pump systems including air-source, ground-source, and water-source heat…
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $47,450
Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction…