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 11 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 11 of 11
Textile Worker
High School Diploma · $38,670
Textile workers operate and maintain machinery that processes fibers into yarn or fabric, or that dyes, prints, or…
Theatre Production Manager
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Oversees the logistical and technical aspects of theatrical productions, ensuring smooth execution.
Tile and Stone Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Tile and stone setters prepare surfaces, spread mortar, and fit ceramic, stone, or glass tile onto floors, walls, and…
Tile Setter
High School Diploma · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, stone, and glass tile on floors, walls, and countertops in residential and commercial…
Tiler
Certificate or Vocational Training · $55,690
Install ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles on floors, walls, and specialist surfaces in residential,…
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjuster
High School Diploma · $62,620
Timing device assemblers build digital clocks, industrial timers, and automotive units at a factory bench, fitting…
Tire Builder
High School Diploma · $57,390
Tire builders run factory machines that assemble raw materials into finished tires, layer by layer, for large-scale…
Tire Repairers and Changer
High School Diploma · $37,710
Tire repairers patch punctures, mount new tires, and balance wheels for customers at auto shops and service bays. They…
Title Examiner, Abstractor, and Searcher
High School Diploma · $58,650
Title examiners search public records to build chains of ownership and flag liens, unpaid taxes, or easements that…
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener
High School Diploma · $50,060
Tool grinders sharpen, smooth, and polish metal tools and dies for manufacturing plants and job shops. They measure…
Toy Shop Specialist
High School Diploma · $35,410
Provide expert advice on toys, games, and educational products in a specialist toy shop or department store toy…
Traffic Management Operative
High School Diploma · $50,260
Plan, install, and operate temporary traffic management systems on highways and construction sites to protect workers…
Transportation Security Screener
High School Diploma · $66,770
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration…
Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation
High School Diploma · $92,100
Transportation vehicle inspectors examine buses, trucks, rail cars, and cargo containers at depots, weigh stations, and…
Travel Guide
High School Diploma · $38,120
Travel guides lead groups through destinations, narrating history, confirming bookings, and fixing problems when…
Tree Trimmers and Pruner
No Formal Education Needed · $50,960
Tree trimmers and pruners climb into the canopy using ropes and saddles to cut deadwood and clear branches from power…
Twitch Streamer
No Formal Education Needed · $90,360
Broadcasts live video content, typically gaming or creative activities, interacting with a live audience.
Umpire, Referee, and Other Sports Official
High School Diploma · $40,710
Sports officials referee competitive games, calling fouls and settling disputed plays for leagues from youth recreation…
Upholsterer
High School Diploma · $46,340
Make, repair, or replace upholstery for household furniture or transportation vehicles.
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Taker
High School Diploma · $32,910
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers greet patrons, scan tickets, and direct people to their seats at theatres,…
Van Driver (Courier and Delivery)
High School Diploma · $44,860
Deliver parcels, packages, and goods to residential and commercial addresses using a delivery van, providing a…
Vehicle Detailer
High School Diploma · $35,830
Restore and protect vehicle paintwork, interiors, and glass to concours or showroom standard using machine polishing,…
Vending Machine Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $47,450
Own and operate a vending machine business, managing a portfolio of machines in offices, schools, hospitals, and public…
Veterinary Assistant
High School Diploma · $38,150
Assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians with the daily operations of a veterinary practice, handling routine…
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretaker
High School Diploma · $38,150
Veterinary assistants feed, water, and observe pets and lab animals, flagging changes in behavior or health to…
Waiter or Waitress
High School Diploma · $35,230
Waiters and waitresses take orders, serve food and drinks, and keep multiple tables moving through a meal at once. The…
Warehouse Associate
High School Diploma · $45,260
Receives, stores, and distributes materials, equipment, and products within a warehouse environment, ensuring efficient…
Warehouse Operative
High School Diploma · $40,240
Receive, store, pick, pack, and dispatch goods in a warehouse or distribution centre, ensuring accurate and efficient…
Warehouse Worker
High School Diploma · $37,330
Organizes and manages inventory within a warehouse, ensuring efficient storage, retrieval, and dispatch of goods.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator
High School Diploma · $60,020
Water and wastewater treatment plant operators run pumps, valves, and chemical feeders to keep drinking water safe and…
Weatherization Installers and Technician
High School Diploma · $49,910
Weatherization installers seal air leaks, fit insulation, and repair ductwork in residential buildings. They run blower…
Wedding and Occasion Dress Retailer
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent bridal boutique or occasion dress shop, providing expert styling advice, dress fittings,…
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
High School Diploma · $46,380
Weighers and samplers measure incoming shipments, pull product samples, and log results into databases used by…
Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer
High School Diploma · $53,750
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers join and cut metal across shipyards, refineries, fabrication shops, and…
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,920
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters program and run the equipment that joins metal parts on production…
Wellhead Pumper
High School Diploma · $69,960
Wellhead pumpers visit strings of oil and gas wells each day, checking gauges, adjusting valves, and repairing…
Wildlife Rehabilitator
High School Diploma · $35,360
Cares for injured, orphaned, or sick wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat.
Winemaker
Bachelor's Degree · $51,610
Oversees the entire winemaking process, from grape harvesting to bottling.
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
High School Diploma · $43,380
Woodworking machine operators set up and run drill presses, routers, sanders, and planers to produce furniture parts…
YouTuber Long-Form Channel Operator
High School Diploma · $90,360
Produces and publishes long-form video content on YouTube, managing all aspects of channel operation.