Career fit · O*NET® 31.0 · BLS pay and outlook
Hands-on jobs: careers that work with tools, materials and equipment.
278 occupations, each shown with the O*NET ratings that put it here, its BLS median pay, projected growth and typical education. Filter, sort and compare.
Hands-on careers27842 pay $75K+ · 35 growing 7%+ · 182 without a degree
Quick answer
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 278 hands-on careers: occupations where O*NET rates hands-on time at more than half the time, with Realistic interests. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Radiologist ($420,860), Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220). The ratings describe each occupation as a whole, not every job or every person in it.
- Occupations
- 278
- meet the published rule
- BLS median $75,000+
- 42
- of 278
- Growing 7%+ by 2035
- 35
- of 278, BLS projections
- No degree typically
- 182
- of 278, O*NET education
Data Most common fields: production (77), construction and extraction (50), installation and repair (43), transportation (30).
How it's measured
The rule, in full
Data No hidden score: the components are listed and shown for every occupation.
Formula
Included: occupations where O*NET rates time spent using your hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls at 4.0 or higher (1 = never … 4 = more than half the time … 5 = continually) and the Realistic interest score at 4.0 or higher (1–7). Sorted by time using hands.
What it does not measure
Whether you will like the job, how stressful you would find it, or your personality. Ratings are occupation averages.
- Using your hands
- How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
- Standing
- How much does this job require standing?
- Realistic interest
- Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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| Occupation · why it is here | Typical education | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental HygienistUsing your hands 5.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 5.00 Standing2.2Realistic interest5.3 | $98,100 | +8.0% | Associate's |
| Motorcycle MechanicUsing your hands 5.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 5.00 Standing4.9Realistic interest7.0 | $48,580 | +2.1% | n/a |
| Watch and Clock RepairersUsing your hands 5.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 5.00 Standing2.2Realistic interest6.5 | $67,230 | -0.3% | n/a |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersUsing your hands 5.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 5.00 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.9 | $37,800 | -6.5% | High school |
| Shoe Machine Operators and TendersUsing your hands 5.00 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 5.00 Standing3.3Realistic interest6.7 | $35,650 | -6.9% | n/a |
| Roof Bolters, MiningUsing your hands 4.99 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.99 Standing4.9Realistic interest7.0 | $78,540 | -18.9% | High school |
| Ultrasound TechUsing your hands 4.98 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.98 Standing3.0Realistic interest5.9 | $96,590 | +13.9% | n/a |
| Logging Equipment OperatorUsing your hands 4.98 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.98 Standing2.0Realistic interest6.8 | $49,740 | -3.8% | No formal education |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersUsing your hands 4.95 · top 1% of all rated occupations | 4.95 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $54,890 | +3.7% | High school |
| ElectricianUsing your hands 4.94 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.94 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $63,190 | +9.2% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersUsing your hands 4.93 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.93 Standing4.8Realistic interest7.0 | $57,020 | +1.6% | No formal education |
| Subway and Streetcar OperatorsUsing your hands 4.92 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.92 Standing2.6Realistic interest5.9 | $86,380 | +3.7% | High school |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersUsing your hands 4.91 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.91 Standing5.0Realistic interest7.0 | $46,680 | -2.9% | n/a |
| Tile and Stone SettersUsing your hands 4.90 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.90 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $55,690 | +9.8% | High school |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsUsing your hands 4.90 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.90 Standing4.6Realistic interest7.0 | $57,660 | +2.8% | No formal education |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesUsing your hands 4.89 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.89 Standing2.7Realistic interest7.0 | $56,460 | +9.0% | High school |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorUsing your hands 4.89 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.89 Standing3.9Realistic interest7.0 | $61,810 | +3.2% | High school |
| UpholstererUsing your hands 4.89 · top 2% of all rated occupations | 4.89 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.8 | $46,340 | -2.3% | High school |
| BarberUsing your hands 4.88 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.88 Standing4.7Realistic interest5.4 | $38,210 | +3.3% | n/a |
| Floor Sanders and FinishersUsing your hands 4.88 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.88 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $50,440 | +1.4% | No formal education |
| Rail Car RepairerUsing your hands 4.88 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.88 Standing4.6Realistic interest7.0 | $67,530 | +2.6% | High school |
| Patternmakers, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.88 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.88 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.2 | $58,000 | -22.8% | n/a |
| Tire BuilderUsing your hands 4.87 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.87 Standing5.0Realistic interest7.0 | $57,390 | +0.8% | High school |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and TunersUsing your hands 4.86 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.86 Standing2.8Realistic interest6.4 | $46,420 | +1.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersUsing your hands 4.86 · top 3% of all rated occupations | 4.86 Standing3.7Realistic interest7.0 | $65,380 | -5.6% | High school |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.85 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.85 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $46,550 | -10.8% | n/a |
| MachinistUsing your hands 4.85 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.85 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $58,750 | +1.0% | High school |
| DentistUsing your hands 4.84 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.84 Standing2.2Realistic interest5.2 | $170,950 | +5.7% | Doctoral |
| Elevator MechanicUsing your hands 4.84 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.84 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $109,910 | +5.7% | High school or Postsecondary certificate (about equal) |
| Wind Turbine TechnicianUsing your hands 4.84 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.84 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $64,120 | +29.5% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Furniture FinisherUsing your hands 4.84 · top 4% of all rated occupations | 4.84 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $44,540 | -3.5% | High school |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersUsing your hands 4.83 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.83 Standing4.9Realistic interest7.0 | $58,930 | +2.5% | No formal education |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.83 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.83 Standing4.8Realistic interest6.7 | $49,030 | -17.2% | n/a |
| TailorUsing your hands 4.83 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.83 Standing2.6Realistic interest5.9 | $41,640 | -8.8% | High school |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandUsing your hands 4.83 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.83 Standing3.9Realistic interest7.0 | $42,660 | -19.2% | High school |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.83 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.83 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $48,250 | +2.5% | High school |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.81 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.81 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $39,530 | -13.7% | High school |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingUsing your hands 4.81 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.81 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $43,380 | -2.5% | High school |
| Diesel MechanicUsing your hands 4.79 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.79 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $61,770 | +3.6% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersUsing your hands 4.79 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.79 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.5 | $48,220 | -4.0% | High school |
| Terrazzo Workers and FinishersUsing your hands 4.78 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.78 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $76,170 | -13.0% | High school |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersUsing your hands 4.78 · top 5% of all rated occupations | 4.78 Standing4.9Realistic interest6.3 | $40,140 | +2.4% | High school |
| PlumberUsing your hands 4.76 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.76 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $63,800 | +6.8% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentUsing your hands 4.76 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.76 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $84,890 | +5.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersUsing your hands 4.76 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.76 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $37,710 | +3.4% | n/a |
| TaperUsing your hands 4.75 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.75 Standing4.7Realistic interest6.5 | $68,270 | -1.6% | n/a |
| GlazierUsing your hands 4.75 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.75 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.3 | $57,080 | +1.9% | High school |
| Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Using your hands 4.75 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.75 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $46,170 | +5.8% | High school |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment RepairersUsing your hands 4.74 · top 6% of all rated occupations | 4.74 Standing2.3Realistic interest6.9 | $52,720 | -15.5% | High school |
| Surgical AssistantUsing your hands 4.73 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.73 Standing4.3Realistic interest5.7 | $66,800 | +6.1% | n/a |
| Carpet InstallerUsing your hands 4.73 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.73 Standing2.2Realistic interest7.0 | $50,340 | -16.4% | High school |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.73 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.73 Standing5.0Realistic interest6.7 | $47,720 | +0.7% | n/a |
| FallerUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $52,100 | -9.9% | n/a |
| Helpers--ElectricianUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing4.6Realistic interest7.0 | $42,670 | +0.6% | High school |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing2.5Realistic interest7.0 | $57,430 | +1.0% | High school |
| Printing Press OperatorUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing4.4Realistic interest4.8 | $45,780 | -8.7% | High school |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing2.0Realistic interest6.6 | $49,610 | -5.9% | High school |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsUsing your hands 4.72 · top 7% of all rated occupations | 4.72 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.4 | $35,670 | +3.8% | High school |
| Floral DesignerUsing your hands 4.71 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.71 Standing4.7Realistic interest5.1 | $37,360 | -5.6% | n/a |
| StonemasonUsing your hands 4.71 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.71 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $57,390 | -5.4% | n/a |
| Forklift OperatorUsing your hands 4.71 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.71 Standing3.7Realistic interest7.0 | $46,420 | +1.5% | n/a |
| Glass Blower (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Using your hands 4.70 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.70 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.8 | $46,170 | +5.8% | n/a |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasUsing your hands 4.69 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.69 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $46,960 | +3.6% | n/a |
| MillwrightUsing your hands 4.68 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.68 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $65,700 | +0.9% | High school |
| Sewing Machine OperatorUsing your hands 4.68 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.68 Standing1.8Realistic interest6.8 | $36,670 | -15.1% | No formal education |
| Dredge OperatorUsing your hands 4.68 · top 8% of all rated occupations | 4.68 Standing2.9Realistic interest6.6 | $49,640 | +0.7% | High school |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasUsing your hands 4.67 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.67 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $60,190 | +3.6% | High school |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansUsing your hands 4.67 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.67 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $56,550 | +10.7% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersUsing your hands 4.67 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.67 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $53,710 | -17.0% | High school |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersUsing your hands 4.66 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.66 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.6 | $40,130 | +2.0% | High school |
| Cutters and Trimmers, HandUsing your hands 4.66 · top 9% of all rated occupations | 4.66 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.2 | $38,020 | -18.9% | No formal education |
| Surgical TechUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.9Realistic interest6.3 | $64,650 | +5.0% | n/a |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing2.8Realistic interest7.0 | $59,850 | +4.6% | n/a |
| Helpers--CarpenterUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.9 | $43,780 | -1.7% | n/a |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $65,510 | +6.7% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $47,880 | +2.3% | High school |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.5 | $38,670 | -10.3% | No formal education |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.65 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.65 Standing4.7Realistic interest6.5 | $50,270 | -3.6% | High school |
| Fine ArtistUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing3.0Realistic interest4.0 | $55,490 | -2.9% | n/a |
| OphthalmologistUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing3.2Realistic interest4.4 | $300,080 | +4.5% | n/a |
| PainterUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing4.9Realistic interest7.0 | $49,400 | +3.0% | n/a |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $56,210 | +4.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor VehiclesUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $48,420 | -14.5% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.64 · top 10% of all rated occupations | 4.64 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.5 | $46,460 | +1.3% | High school |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersUsing your hands 4.63 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.63 Standing5.0Realistic interest7.0 | $38,300 | +5.7% | n/a |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersUsing your hands 4.63 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.63 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $68,840 | +0.8% | n/a |
| OrderlyUsing your hands 4.62 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.62 Standing4.6Realistic interest5.4 | $38,290 | +4.0% | High school |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsUsing your hands 4.62 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.62 Standing1.8Realistic interest4.1 | $43,370 | -1.8% | High school |
| Cooks, Private HouseholdUsing your hands 4.62 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.62 Standing4.8Realistic interest5.0 | $47,940 | +5.1% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground MiningUsing your hands 4.62 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.62 Standing2.8Realistic interest7.0 | $74,500 | -15.8% | High school |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.62 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.62 Standing3.7Realistic interest6.9 | $46,330 | -10.5% | High school |
| DispatcherUsing your hands 4.61 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.61 Standing1.7Realistic interest4.3 | $53,040 | +3.7% | High school |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.61 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.61 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.8 | $41,590 | -0.3% | High school |
| Driver/Sales WorkerUsing your hands 4.61 · top 11% of all rated occupations | 4.61 Standing3.6Realistic interest5.3 | $38,770 | +7.9% | n/a |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersUsing your hands 4.60 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.60 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $42,360 | +2.4% | n/a |
| MechanicUsing your hands 4.60 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.60 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $50,620 | +5.0% | n/a |
| Bicycle RepairerUsing your hands 4.60 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.60 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $42,780 | -5.7% | n/a |
| Airline PilotUsing your hands 4.60 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.60 Standing1.9Realistic interest4.7 | $232,140 | +8.3% | Bachelor's |
| RooferUsing your hands 4.59 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.59 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $55,440 | +5.3% | n/a |
| Aircraft MechanicUsing your hands 4.59 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.59 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.7 | $79,870 | +5.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Home Appliance RepairerUsing your hands 4.59 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.59 Standing3.2Realistic interest7.0 | $50,990 | +1.9% | High school |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.59 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.59 Standing4.8Realistic interest6.6 | $46,170 | +5.8% | n/a |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar WorkersUsing your hands 4.58 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.58 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $58,970 | -5.3% | n/a |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechnicianUsing your hands 4.58 · top 12% of all rated occupations | 4.58 Standing3.9Realistic interest6.4 | $39,460 | +2.2% | High school |
| OrthodontistUsing your hands 4.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.57 Standing2.6Realistic interest5.6 | $289,140 | +6.0% | Post-doctoral |
| ShampooerUsing your hands 4.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.57 Standing4.8Realistic interest5.5 | $32,600 | +5.6% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Sheet Metal WorkerUsing your hands 4.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.57 Standing4.8Realistic interest7.0 | $61,800 | +2.5% | High school |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.57 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.7 | $46,570 | -0.9% | n/a |
| Aircraft Service AttendantUsing your hands 4.57 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.57 Standing3.0Realistic interest6.1 | $40,450 | +5.6% | n/a |
| Insulation Workers, MechanicalUsing your hands 4.56 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.56 Standing4.7Realistic interest6.9 | $58,340 | +5.1% | High school |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersUsing your hands 4.56 · top 13% of all rated occupations | 4.56 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $51,330 | -6.2% | High school |
| Line CookUsing your hands 4.55 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.55 Standing4.8Realistic interest5.6 | $37,390 | +12.1% | High school |
| Pile Driver OperatorUsing your hands 4.55 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.55 Standing3.3Realistic interest7.0 | $73,300 | -5.7% | High school |
| PaperhangerUsing your hands 4.55 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.55 Standing4.4Realistic interest5.9 | $52,140 | +4.3% | High school |
| Solar InstallerUsing your hands 4.55 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.55 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $53,140 | +36.5% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.55 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.55 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.6 | $43,220 | +4.1% | High school |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersUsing your hands 4.54 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.54 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $47,550 | -11.7% | High school |
| Model Makers, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.54 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.54 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.9 | $63,340 | -17.3% | n/a |
| Orthoptist (BLS: Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other)Using your hands 4.53 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.53 Standing2.6Realistic interest4.9 | $115,210 | +5.5% | n/a |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasUsing your hands 4.53 · top 14% of all rated occupations | 4.53 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $67,890 | +0.8% | No formal education |
| Craft ArtistUsing your hands 4.52 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.52 Standing2.5Realistic interest5.9 | $46,080 | +2.0% | High school or Postsecondary certificate (tied) |
| Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsUsing your hands 4.52 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.52 Standing4.3Realistic interest5.8 | $352,220 | +5.6% | Post-doctoral |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersUsing your hands 4.52 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.52 Standing4.8Realistic interest5.6 | $33,980 | +5.3% | High school |
| Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and BlastersUsing your hands 4.52 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.52 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.9 | $61,390 | +0.0% | High school |
| Cooks, Fast FoodUsing your hands 4.51 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.51 Standing5.0Realistic interest6.3 | $30,890 | +0.6% | n/a |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsUsing your hands 4.51 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.51 Standing4.3Realistic interest4.6 | $58,470 | -5.3% | High school |
| WelderUsing your hands 4.51 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.51 Standing3.5Realistic interest7.0 | $53,750 | +2.4% | High school |
| Material HandlerUsing your hands 4.51 · top 15% of all rated occupations | 4.51 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.0 | $40,240 | +1.8% | n/a |
| Agricultural TechnicianUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.8 | $49,630 | +5.4% | High school |
| Camera OperatorUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing3.1Realistic interest4.9 | $74,990 | +1.3% | Associate's |
| Endoscopy Technician (BLS: Healthcare Support Workers, All Other)Using your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.7Realistic interest6.5 | $48,430 | +4.8% | High school |
| ChefUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.6Realistic interest4.8 | $62,470 | +6.6% | Associate's |
| Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco MasonsUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.5Realistic interest6.5 | $40,470 | +1.5% | No formal education |
| RiggerUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $62,640 | +3.9% | High school |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $52,800 | -13.2% | High school |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing4.7Realistic interest6.6 | $48,990 | -6.1% | High school |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammerUsing your hands 4.50 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.50 Standing3.2Realistic interest4.9 | $68,120 | +5.9% | High school |
| Highway Maintenance WorkerUsing your hands 4.49 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.49 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $50,260 | +3.4% | High school |
| Commercial DiverUsing your hands 4.49 · top 16% of all rated occupations | 4.49 Standing3.7Realistic interest7.0 | $72,990 | +4.8% | n/a |
| ProsthodontistUsing your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing2.4Realistic interest6.2 | $311,180 | +5.8% | Post-doctoral |
| Makeup ArtistUsing your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing4.0Realistic interest4.3 | $97,150 | +6.1% | High school |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansUsing your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $57,550 | +4.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Medical Appliance TechnicianUsing your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $48,030 | +3.5% | n/a |
| Potters, Manufacturing (BLS: Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic)Using your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing2.8Realistic interest6.9 | $46,170 | +5.8% | Some college |
| Crane OperatorUsing your hands 4.48 · top 17% of all rated occupations | 4.48 Standing2.6Realistic interest7.0 | $68,080 | +3.8% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Mechanical Door RepairerUsing your hands 4.47 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.47 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.9 | $55,720 | +6.4% | n/a |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.47 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.47 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.9 | $54,430 | -2.9% | n/a |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.47 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.47 Standing4.5Realistic interest6.8 | $48,750 | -9.5% | High school |
| Bus DriverUsing your hands 4.47 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.47 Standing1.8Realistic interest6.0 | $59,050 | +4.1% | High school |
| AcupuncturistUsing your hands 4.46 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.46 Standing3.8Realistic interest4.8 | $76,040 | +8.6% | Master's |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural ProductsUsing your hands 4.46 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.46 Standing4.7Realistic interest5.6 | $35,730 | -3.4% | No formal education |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorUsing your hands 4.45 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.45 Standing3.4Realistic interest7.0 | $74,340 | +4.3% | High school |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicUsing your hands 4.45 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.45 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $64,520 | +17.8% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except BrickmasonsUsing your hands 4.45 · top 18% of all rated occupations | 4.45 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $61,290 | -13.7% | High school |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing2.9Realistic interest5.7 | $51,440 | +3.6% | n/a |
| Audio and Video TechniciansUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing2.5Realistic interest5.2 | $58,100 | +3.9% | Bachelor's |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing4.8Realistic interest4.2 | $36,300 | +6.4% | High school |
| Helpers--Extraction WorkerUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing3.6Realistic interest7.0 | $47,730 | +1.7% | High school |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $42,770 | -1.0% | High school |
| Semiconductor Processing TechnicianUsing your hands 4.44 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.44 Standing3.6Realistic interest6.4 | $51,430 | +8.2% | High school |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsUsing your hands 4.43 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.43 Standing5.0Realistic interest6.7 | $46,880 | +4.6% | High school |
| Patternmakers, WoodUsing your hands 4.43 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.43 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.6 | $49,630 | -2.0% | High school |
| Radiation TherapistUsing your hands 4.42 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.42 Standing3.9Realistic interest5.0 | $105,310 | +2.8% | Associate's |
| Truck DriverUsing your hands 4.42 · top 19% of all rated occupations | 4.42 Standing2.2Realistic interest7.0 | $58,640 | +3.8% | High school |
| IT Support SpecialistUsing your hands 4.41 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.41 Standing2.2Realistic interest4.1 | $61,860 | -3.5% | n/a |
| Helpers--Production WorkerUsing your hands 4.41 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.41 Standing4.1Realistic interest6.5 | $39,070 | -8.2% | No formal education |
| Sound EngineerUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing2.2Realistic interest5.1 | $73,130 | -3.1% | High school |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing3.1Realistic interest5.6 | $74,310 | +3.7% | Associate's |
| Maintenance TechnicianUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $49,590 | +4.2% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing3.9Realistic interest7.0 | $49,080 | -9.5% | High school |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $43,960 | -9.7% | No formal education |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating WorkersUsing your hands 4.40 · top 20% of all rated occupations | 4.40 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.9 | $41,600 | +1.3% | No formal education |
| Barista (BLS: Fast Food and Counter Workers)Using your hands 4.39 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.39 Standing4.8Realistic interest5.6 | $31,200 | +5.8% | n/a |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home InstallersUsing your hands 4.39 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.39 Standing4.8Realistic interest6.8 | $45,990 | +5.8% | No formal education |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersUsing your hands 4.38 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.38 Standing2.1Realistic interest6.6 | $52,540 | -3.2% | High school |
| Etchers and EngraversUsing your hands 4.38 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.38 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.5 | $43,310 | -0.7% | High school |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentUsing your hands 4.38 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.38 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $35,830 | +3.9% | High school |
| MasonUsing your hands 4.37 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.37 Standing4.9Realistic interest7.0 | $62,120 | +1.1% | High school |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.37 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.37 Standing4.1Realistic interest7.0 | $50,620 | -11.3% | High school |
| School Bus DriverUsing your hands 4.37 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.37 Standing1.8Realistic interest5.5 | $47,920 | +0.7% | High school |
| Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation (BLS: Transportation Inspectors)Using your hands 4.36 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.36 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $92,100 | +2.2% | High school |
| OptometristUsing your hands 4.35 · top 21% of all rated occupations | 4.35 Standing2.5Realistic interest4.8 | $136,570 | +9.5% | Doctoral |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianUsing your hands 4.34 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.34 Standing3.6Realistic interest6.8 | $47,700 | +10.8% | High school |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.33 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.33 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $44,350 | -3.4% | High school |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersUsing your hands 4.33 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.33 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $41,220 | -13.1% | High school |
| StockerUsing your hands 4.33 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.33 Standing4.5Realistic interest4.8 | $37,330 | +8.9% | n/a |
| Avionics TechnicianUsing your hands 4.32 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.32 Standing2.8Realistic interest7.0 | $82,280 | +9.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and HostlersUsing your hands 4.32 · top 22% of all rated occupations | 4.32 Standing2.2Realistic interest6.8 | $60,600 | +0.8% | High school |
| Dental AssistantUsing your hands 4.31 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.31 Standing3.7Realistic interest4.5 | $48,070 | +7.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Tool and Die MakersUsing your hands 4.31 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.31 Standing4.1Realistic interest6.9 | $64,050 | -9.2% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Ship CaptainUsing your hands 4.31 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.31 Standing3.4Realistic interest5.6 | $92,460 | +4.0% | High school |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersUsing your hands 4.31 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.31 Standing3.6Realistic interest7.0 | $58,870 | +2.8% | High school |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and GasUsing your hands 4.30 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.30 Standing3.9Realistic interest7.0 | $58,620 | +1.6% | No formal education |
| LinemanUsing your hands 4.30 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.30 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $95,320 | +10.3% | High school |
| Locomotive EngineerUsing your hands 4.30 · top 23% of all rated occupations | 4.30 Standing2.5Realistic interest7.0 | $81,410 | +0.5% | n/a |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing4.7Realistic interest5.9 | $37,450 | +2.8% | High school |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing3.8Realistic interest4.0 | $39,280 | -7.2% | n/a |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing3.4Realistic interest7.0 | $49,880 | +7.8% | High school |
| Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.5 | $63,870 | -3.4% | High school |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing4.7Realistic interest5.4 | $42,290 | -17.5% | High school |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.29 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.29 Standing4.4Realistic interest6.4 | $38,760 | -13.6% | High school |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing3.0Realistic interest7.0 | $73,900 | +2.6% | Postsecondary certificate |
| RadiologistUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing2.8Realistic interest4.9 | $420,860 | +3.4% | Post-doctoral |
| PhlebotomistUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing4.1Realistic interest5.4 | $45,230 | +6.8% | n/a |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing3.0Realistic interest6.7 | $63,520 | +1.2% | High school |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing3.9Realistic interest6.8 | $48,540 | -1.7% | High school |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing3.9Realistic interest6.8 | $48,040 | +2.6% | High school |
| Hoist and Winch OperatorsUsing your hands 4.28 · top 24% of all rated occupations | 4.28 Standing2.6Realistic interest6.9 | $56,450 | +0.2% | n/a |
| Quality Control Analyst (BLS: Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other)Using your hands 4.26 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.26 Standing3.6Realistic interest4.1 | $62,280 | +4.4% | High school |
| PathologistUsing your hands 4.26 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.26 Standing2.1Realistic interest4.9 | $312,400 | +4.8% | Post-doctoral |
| Transportation Security ScreenerUsing your hands 4.26 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.26 Standing4.3Realistic interest5.2 | $66,770 | -4.2% | High school |
| Log Graders and ScalersUsing your hands 4.26 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.26 Standing3.4Realistic interest5.0 | $46,330 | -2.2% | High school |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallUsing your hands 4.26 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.26 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.8 | $49,120 | +2.4% | High school |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasUsing your hands 4.25 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.25 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $58,160 | +1.1% | n/a |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersUsing your hands 4.25 · top 25% of all rated occupations | 4.25 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.8 | $48,110 | -23.0% | High school |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersUsing your hands 4.24 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.24 Standing3.9Realistic interest5.8 | $47,810 | -3.0% | n/a |
| Signal and Track Switch RepairersUsing your hands 4.24 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.24 Standing3.6Realistic interest6.5 | $92,460 | +1.8% | No formal education |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.24 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.24 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $47,180 | +0.6% | High school |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsUsing your hands 4.24 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.24 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.4 | $35,060 | -15.7% | No formal education |
| Recycling and Reclamation Workers (BLS: Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand)Using your hands 4.24 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.24 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.3 | $40,240 | +1.8% | High school |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsUsing your hands 4.23 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.23 Standing3.2Realistic interest7.0 | $53,340 | -0.9% | No formal education |
| BakerUsing your hands 4.23 · top 26% of all rated occupations | 4.23 Standing5.0Realistic interest6.3 | $37,160 | +5.5% | n/a |
| Biological TechnicianUsing your hands 4.22 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.22 Standing3.7Realistic interest5.6 | $57,510 | +7.4% | n/a |
| AnesthesiologistUsing your hands 4.22 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.22 Standing3.4Realistic interest5.2 | $391,490 | +3.6% | Post-doctoral |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorUsing your hands 4.22 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.22 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.4 | $50,690 | -9.4% | High school |
| Parking AttendantUsing your hands 4.21 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.21 Standing3.1Realistic interest5.6 | $35,150 | +2.0% | High school |
| PodiatristUsing your hands 4.20 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.20 Standing3.2Realistic interest5.3 | $160,300 | +2.0% | Doctoral |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersUsing your hands 4.20 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.20 Standing4.8Realistic interest6.9 | $44,810 | +0.4% | High school |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingUsing your hands 4.19 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.19 Standing3.8Realistic interest5.3 | $46,380 | -4.8% | High school |
| Delivery DriverUsing your hands 4.19 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.19 Standing2.8Realistic interest6.9 | $44,860 | +6.3% | High school |
| Ship EngineerUsing your hands 4.19 · top 27% of all rated occupations | 4.19 Standing3.3Realistic interest6.4 | $109,530 | +2.7% | High school |
| Construction WorkerUsing your hands 4.18 · top 28% of all rated occupations | 4.18 Standing4.7Realistic interest7.0 | $47,120 | +7.3% | High school |
| Fence ErectorUsing your hands 4.17 · top 28% of all rated occupations | 4.17 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $47,980 | +5.6% | High school |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.17 · top 28% of all rated occupations | 4.17 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $47,920 | -8.9% | n/a |
| Air Traffic ControllerUsing your hands 4.17 · top 28% of all rated occupations | 4.17 Standing2.3Realistic interest4.5 | $148,080 | +1.7% | High school |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersUsing your hands 4.16 · top 28% of all rated occupations | 4.16 Standing4.0Realistic interest7.0 | $39,630 | +5.3% | High school |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.0 | $81,110 | +12.9% | Master's |
| EstheticianUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing3.2Realistic interest5.5 | $45,330 | +8.8% | High school |
| IronworkerUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing4.4Realistic interest7.0 | $62,780 | +3.1% | n/a |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.1 | $51,320 | -11.7% | High school |
| Food BatchmakerUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing4.4Realistic interest6.1 | $42,290 | +6.5% | High school |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing4.3Realistic interest6.8 | $50,140 | -8.3% | High school |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsUsing your hands 4.15 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.15 Standing3.1Realistic interest7.0 | $49,690 | +2.1% | High school |
| Food ServerUsing your hands 4.14 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.14 Standing4.7Realistic interest4.8 | $35,360 | +4.5% | High school |
| Respiratory TherapistUsing your hands 4.13 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.13 Standing3.6Realistic interest5.0 | $82,280 | +8.5% | n/a |
| Pest Control TechnicianUsing your hands 4.13 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.13 Standing3.9Realistic interest6.8 | $45,250 | +5.5% | n/a |
| Maintenance WorkerUsing your hands 4.13 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.13 Standing4.3Realistic interest7.0 | $60,850 | -1.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.13 · top 29% of all rated occupations | 4.13 Standing3.9Realistic interest6.3 | $51,610 | -5.7% | n/a |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsUsing your hands 4.12 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.12 Standing1.8Realistic interest4.6 | $81,390 | +7.4% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayUsing your hands 4.12 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.12 Standing3.7Realistic interest7.0 | $103,020 | +9.7% | Postsecondary certificate |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansUsing your hands 4.11 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.11 Standing2.9Realistic interest6.5 | $82,890 | +11.9% | Postsecondary certificate |
| CRNAUsing your hands 4.11 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.11 Standing3.2Realistic interest4.8 | $236,590 | +9.7% | Doctoral |
| JanitorUsing your hands 4.11 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.11 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.7 | $36,840 | +2.2% | n/a |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersUsing your hands 4.11 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.11 Standing3.4Realistic interest6.7 | $61,770 | +4.3% | n/a |
| Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersUsing your hands 4.10 · top 30% of all rated occupations | 4.10 Standing3.9Realistic interest7.0 | $47,630 | +5.7% | High school |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersUsing your hands 4.09 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.09 Standing4.5Realistic interest6.5 | $45,760 | +1.5% | High school |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersUsing your hands 4.08 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.08 Standing4.5Realistic interest4.5 | $39,390 | +2.7% | High school |
| Parking Enforcement WorkerUsing your hands 4.08 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.08 Standing3.5Realistic interest6.4 | $46,730 | -1.1% | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersUsing your hands 4.08 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.08 Standing3.7Realistic interest4.5 | $58,430 | +4.0% | Bachelor's |
| Gem and Diamond Workers (BLS: Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers)Using your hands 4.08 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.08 Standing1.7Realistic interest5.5 | $52,540 | -3.2% | n/a |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant (BLS: Physician Assistants)Using your hands 4.07 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.07 Standing3.1Realistic interest4.4 | $135,880 | +21.1% | n/a |
| CarpenterUsing your hands 4.07 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.07 Standing4.6Realistic interest6.8 | $60,580 | +3.9% | High school |
| Packers and Packagers, HandUsing your hands 4.06 · top 31% of all rated occupations | 4.06 Standing4.3Realistic interest5.6 | $36,280 | -5.0% | High school |
| Non-Destructive Testing Specialist (BLS: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other)Using your hands 4.05 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.05 Standing3.1Realistic interest6.4 | $78,350 | +2.8% | High school |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersUsing your hands 4.05 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.05 Standing3.8Realistic interest6.5 | $74,330 | -3.4% | n/a |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersUsing your hands 4.05 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.05 Standing3.3Realistic interest6.1 | $47,450 | -3.4% | High school |
| VeterinarianUsing your hands 4.04 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.04 Standing4.0Realistic interest6.0 | $130,100 | +9.4% | Doctoral |
| HousekeeperUsing your hands 4.04 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.04 Standing4.8Realistic interest6.1 | $35,510 | +0.6% | No formal education |
| Nail TechUsing your hands 4.04 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.04 Standing2.1Realistic interest5.6 | $35,760 | +9.2% | n/a |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, VegetationUsing your hands 4.02 · top 32% of all rated occupations | 4.02 Standing3.5Realistic interest6.5 | $46,340 | +3.9% | n/a |
| Helpers--RooferUsing your hands 4.01 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.01 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $44,160 | -0.1% | n/a |
| Rock Splitters, QuarryUsing your hands 4.01 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.01 Standing4.5Realistic interest7.0 | $48,740 | +5.8% | No formal education |
| Recreational Vehicle Service TechnicianUsing your hands 4.01 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.01 Standing4.2Realistic interest7.0 | $52,000 | +9.7% | No formal education |
| Photonics Technician (BLS: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other)Using your hands 4.00 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.00 Standing3.3Realistic interest7.0 | $78,350 | +2.8% | Associate's |
| Chemical TechnicianUsing your hands 4.00 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.00 Standing3.7Realistic interest5.5 | $60,390 | +4.9% | n/a |
| Medical DosimetristUsing your hands 4.00 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.00 Standing1.8Realistic interest4.6 | $147,470 | +5.0% | Bachelor's |
| Massage TherapistUsing your hands 4.00 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.00 Standing4.3Realistic interest4.8 | $58,450 | +15.3% | n/a |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentUsing your hands 4.00 · top 33% of all rated occupations | 4.00 Standing3.6Realistic interest7.0 | $74,090 | +0.3% | Associate's |
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What are the hands-on careers?
Using O*NET 31.0 data, TryHired finds 278 hands-on careers: occupations where O*NET rates hands-on time at more than half the time, with Realistic interests. Among them, the highest BLS median wages are Radiologist ($420,860), Anesthesiologist ($391,490), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220).
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Included: occupations where O*NET rates time spent using your hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls at 4.0 or higher (1 = never … 4 = more than half the time … 5 = continually) and the Realistic interest score at 4.0 or higher (1–7). Sorted by time using hands.
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Included: occupations where O*NET rates time spent using your hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls at 4.0 or higher (1 = never … 4 = more than half the time … 5 = continually) and the Realistic interest score at 4.0 or higher (1–7). Sorted by time using hands. Searches this page answers include “hands on jobs that pay well”, “hands-on jobs that pay $100k”, “hands on jobs for women” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Changes made by TryHired: selected work-context, interest, work-style and knowledge ratings were combined as described above, joined to BLS wages and projections, and ranked. Questions: hello@tryhired.co.
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Sources- Detailed O*NET occupations that share one BLS occupation code show that occupation's BLS pay and projections.
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- National Center for O*NET Development, O*NET® 31.0 Database (August 2026 release; work context, work styles, interests, knowledge), CC BY 4.0.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates (public domain).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, occupational projections 2025–35.