Entry-level careers worth starting in
Five hundred and forty careers with low preparation requirements, careers you can step into without a degree or with on-the-job training, where the path from no experience to your first role is short and well-trodden. 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 10 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 10 of 11
Sailors and Marine Oiler
High School Diploma · $51,520
Sailors and marine oilers stand watch, turn the wheel on the bridge, and maintain lines, cargo gear, and hull surfaces…
Sales Associate
High School Diploma · $35,410
Engages customers to understand their needs, presents product solutions, and closes sales to achieve revenue targets.…
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
High School Diploma · $69,990
Service sales representatives find prospects, run calls, and close deals on business services such as software,…
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
High School Diploma · $42,770
Wood sawing machine operators cut raw timber and rough stock into uniform pieces for construction, furniture, and…
Scaffolder
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,780
Erect and dismantle temporary scaffold structures on construction sites to provide safe working platforms for…
School Bus Driver
High School Diploma · $47,920
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
School Bus Monitor
High School Diploma · $35,100
A school bus monitor supervises students on daily routes, managing conflicts, counting heads at each stop, and helping…
Seamstress
High School Diploma · $41,640
Designs, alters, repairs, and creates garments and textile items using various fabrics, patterns, and sewing…
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
High School Diploma · $47,540
Administrative assistants answer phones, schedule meetings, file documents, and draft correspondence for teams across…
Security Guard
High School Diploma · $38,020
Security guards patrol buildings, monitor camera feeds, and check credentials at access points for employers ranging…
Security Officer
High School Diploma · $38,020
Protect people, property, and assets by monitoring premises, controlling access, responding to security incidents, and…
Segmental Paver
High School Diploma · $49,910
Segmental pavers install interlocking brick, concrete, or stone units on driveways, patios, and plazas for residential…
Semiconductor Processing Technician
High School Diploma · $51,430
Semiconductor processing technicians move silicon wafers through furnaces and chemical baths to produce chips used in…
SEO Content Strategist
Bachelor's Degree · $78,760
Develops and implements content strategies to improve search engine rankings and drive organic traffic.
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $51,610
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser…
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaner
High School Diploma · $49,880
Septic tank servicers pump out tanks, clear blocked lines, and patch broken underground pipes for homes, businesses,…
Server
High School Diploma · $35,230
Serves food and beverages to guests in dining establishments. Takes orders, delivers items, and ensures a pleasant…
Service Unit Operator, Oil and Gas
High School Diploma · $58,160
Service unit operators work on oil and gas well sites, pulling stuck pipe, broken tools, and collapsed casing out of…
Sewers, Hand
No Formal Education Needed · $36,480
Hand sewers stitch and finish garments, costumes, and specialty items by hand in tailor shops, alteration studios, and…
Shampooer
Certificate or Vocational Training · $32,600
A shampooer washes and conditions clients' hair at salons, spas, and barbershops, often serving as the first point of…
Sheet Metal Worker
High School Diploma · $61,800
Sheet metal workers cut, bend, and weld metal into ductwork, gutters, and furnace casings for construction and HVAC…
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerk
High School Diploma · $45,260
Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks check deliveries against purchase orders, log items, and arrange outbound…
Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $37,800
Shoe and leather workers repair boots, handbags, saddles, and luggage using hand tools, adhesives, and stitching…
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeur
High School Diploma · $37,290
Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs transport passengers on set routes or on-call runs for hotels, clinics, and corporate…
Slaughterers and Meat Packer
High School Diploma · $40,130
Slaughterers and meat packers break down animal carcasses into retail cuts on refrigerated production lines. Federal…
Small Engine Mechanic
High School Diploma · $47,880
Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul small engines used in various equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, and…
Sound Bath Practitioner
Certificate or Vocational Training · $115,210
Facilitate immersive sound healing sessions using crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, gongs, and other instruments to guide…
Spa Attendant
High School Diploma · $36,300
Spa attendants are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of spa facilities, assisting guests…
Specialist Greengrocer
High School Diploma · $105,770
Own and operate a specialist greengrocer or farm shop, sourcing and selling premium fruit, vegetables, and seasonal…
Specialist Nutrition and Health Food Retailer
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent health food shop, sports nutrition retailer, or specialist dietary food store, providing…
Specialist Sports Retailer
High School Diploma · $35,410
Provide expert advice on sports equipment, clothing, and footwear in a specialist sports retailer, focusing on a…
Stenographer Court Stenographer
Associate's Degree · $72,420
Transcribes spoken words into written text in real-time during court proceedings and depositions.
Stevedore and Dock Worker
High School Diploma · $56,450
Load and unload cargo from ships at a port or dock, operating specialist cargo handling equipment and working as part…
Stockers and Order Filler
High School Diploma · $37,330
Stockers and order fillers pull products from warehouse racks or restock retail shelves for employers ranging from…
Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
High School Diploma · $46,170
Stone cutters and carvers shape raw granite, marble, and limestone into finished pieces for facades, monuments, and…
Structural Iron and Steel Worker
High School Diploma · $62,780
Structural iron and steel workers bolt and weld steel frames for bridges, skyscrapers, and industrial plants, guiding…
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitter
High School Diploma · $51,330
Structural metal fabricators and fitters cut, shape, and align steel beams, frames, and ship sections using blueprints…
Structural Steel Erector
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,780
Erect structural steelwork for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects by lifting, aligning, and bolting…
Subway and Streetcar Operator
High School Diploma · $86,380
Subway and streetcar operators drive electric trains on fixed routes, stopping at stations to load and discharge…
Swim Instructor
High School Diploma · $47,320
Teaches individuals or groups how to swim, focusing on water safety, stroke techniques, and aquatic skills. Instructors…
Tailor
High School Diploma · $41,640
Creates, alters, repairs, or modifies garments for customers based on their specifications, needs, and preferences.…
Tailor, Dressmaker, and Custom Sewer
High School Diploma · $41,640
Tailors, dressmakers, and custom sewers make garments, alter existing ones, and repair damage for individual clients.…
Tank and Bulk Liquid Transport Driver
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,640
Drive specialist tanker vehicles to transport bulk liquids including food-grade products, chemicals, fuels, and…
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader
High School Diploma · $58,870
Tank car, truck, and ship loaders connect hoses, open valves, and watch gauges to move bulk cargo through ports,…
Taper
High School Diploma · $68,270
Tapers apply joint compound and tape to drywall seams, then sand between coats until walls read as flat and unbroken.…
Taxi Driver
High School Diploma · $42,100
Taxi drivers transport passengers across a city, collecting fares trip by trip from individual riders, families, and…
Team Assembler
High School Diploma · $44,650
Team assemblers build complete products or large components on a rotating crew, moving between stations like bolting…
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $74,330
Telecommunications line installers and repairers climb poles, splice fiber, and repair outages for telecom providers…
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher
High School Diploma · $76,170
Apply a mixture of cement, sand, pigment, or marble chips to floors, stairways, and cabinet fixtures to fashion durable…
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $38,180
Textile bleaching and dyeing machine operators run chemical baths, dyeing vats, and finishing rollers to transform raw…