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 2 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 2 of 11
Bill and Account Collector
High School Diploma · $47,030
Bill and account collectors spend their days calling people with overdue debts and negotiating payment plans on behalf…
Biofuels Processing Technician
High School Diploma · $62,470
Biofuels processing technicians load feedstock, mix additives, and monitor fermentation vessels inside production…
Biomass Plant Technician
High School Diploma · $102,040
Biomass plant technicians monitor boiler pressures, adjust combustion settings, and repair faults in facilities that…
Boilermaker
High School Diploma · $76,410
Boilermakers assemble and repair heavy-gauge pressure vessels in power plants, refineries, and shipyards. They align…
Brickmason and Blockmason
High School Diploma · $62,120
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and…
Brickmason Helper
High School Diploma · $47,550
Assists brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons by performing duties such as mixing mortar, transporting materials,…
Bridge and Lock Tender
High School Diploma · $57,700
Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and…
Broadcast Production Assistant
Associate's Degree · $90,360
Assist the production team in all stages of broadcast production, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring…
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
High School Diploma · $59,050
Bus and motor coach drivers move passengers along fixed local routes or long-distance trips, managing stops, boardings,…
Busser
No Formal Education Needed · $33,980
Supports restaurant staff by clearing and setting tables, refilling water glasses, and assisting with general dining…
Butchers and Meat Cutter
High School Diploma · $40,140
Butchers break down wholesale carcasses into steaks, chops, roasts, and ground meat for retail counters, working in…
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenter
High School Diploma · $46,680
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters cut, shape, and assemble lumber into furniture, cabinets, and architectural fittings…
Cafe Manager
High School Diploma · $69,390
Oversee daily operations of a cafe, including staff management, customer service, inventory control, and financial…
Call Center Agent
High School Diploma · $44,770
Call center agents handle incoming and outgoing customer calls, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing…
Camp Counselor
High School Diploma · $36,560
Guides and supervises groups of children or teenagers at summer camps, day camps, or recreational programs. Organizes…
Car Wash Attendant
No Formal Education Needed · $35,830
Operates car washing equipment, cleans vehicle exteriors and interiors, and provides customer service at a car wash…
Caregiver
High School Diploma · $35,800
Provides assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship to individuals who are elderly, ill,…
Cargo and Freight Agent
High School Diploma · $52,260
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking…
Carpenter
High School Diploma · $60,580
Carpenters frame walls, hang doors, lay floors, and build concrete forms on residential and commercial sites. They read…
Carpenter Helper
No Formal Education Needed · $43,780
Assists carpenters in measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling wood or other construction materials. Prepares and…
Carpet Installer
High School Diploma · $50,340
Carpet installers measure, cut, and stretch carpet in homes, offices, and commercial buildings. Seaming two pieces so…
Cashier
High School Diploma · $32,880
Cashiers scan items, take payment, and reconcile their cash drawer at the end of each shift, working on their feet in a…
Casting Associate
Certificate or Vocational Training · $90,360
Assists casting directors in finding and selecting actors for film, television, and theatrical productions.
Cement Masons and Concrete Finisher
No Formal Education Needed · $57,020
Cement masons smooth and finish poured concrete into floors, sidewalks, curbs, and bridge decks using hand floats,…
Cemetery Worker
High School Diploma · $39,150
Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of cemeteries, including digging and closing…
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide basic care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other long-term…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Certified Nursing Assistants provide essential direct patient care, assisting individuals with daily living activities…
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $58,040
Chemical equipment operators monitor gauges and adjust valves on reactors, kettles, and distillation columns to keep…
Chemical Plant and System Operator
High School Diploma · $78,120
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Child Care Worker
High School Diploma · $34,980
Nurtures and supervises children in various settings, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental growth…
Childcare Worker
High School Diploma · $34,980
Childcare workers feed, supervise, and care for young children in daycares, schools, and private homes. They also log…
Chimney Sweep and Flue Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $36,840
Clean, inspect, and maintain chimneys, flues, and solid fuel appliances to ensure safe and efficient operation,…
Chimney Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $36,840
Inspect, sweep, repair, and reline domestic and commercial chimneys and flue systems to ensure safe and efficient…
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
No Formal Education Needed · $35,830
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment wash, scrub, and detail cars, vans, and heavy machinery for rental depots,…
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $43,530
Cleaning and pickling equipment operators run industrial machines that scrub glass, steel, rubber, and other…
Client Service Representative (Financial)
Associate's Degree · $44,770
Provide financial product and service information to clients, resolve inquiries, and maintain client accounts.
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma · $41,340
Input and maintain patient data, clinical trial information, and medical records into databases with meticulous…
Clinical Trial Assistant
Associate's Degree · $45,930
Coordinate documentation, regulatory submissions, and meetings to support clinical research teams in conducting…
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,250
Coating machine operators set parameters, load materials, and monitor finish quality across manufacturing plants. They…
Coffee Roaster
High School Diploma · $44,810
Operates coffee roasting equipment to transform green coffee beans into roasted coffee, developing specific flavor…
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairer
High School Diploma · $47,450
Coin, vending, and amusement machine servicers repair arcade cabinets, jukeboxes, and vending machines at locations…
Commercial Truck Driver
High School Diploma · $58,640
Operates heavy-duty trucks and tractor-trailer combinations to transport goods and materials over long distances.…
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator
High School Diploma · $50,690
CNC tool operators load programs, set up machines, and cut raw stock into finished parts for industries like aerospace…
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer
High School Diploma · $68,120
CNC tool programmers write G-code that directs machine tools to shape metal and plastic parts to tight tolerances. They…
Concierge
High School Diploma · $38,950
A concierge handles requests at hotels, apartment towers, and office buildings, from arranging car services to tracking…
Concierge Assistant
High School Diploma · $38,950
Assists guests and clients by providing information, making reservations, arranging services, and handling various…
Conference Interpreter Simultaneous
Bachelor's Degree · $60,170
Translates spoken language in real-time during international conferences and meetings.
Construction Helper
High School Diploma · $42,670
Assists skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, masons, and electricians, on construction sites. Duties include…
Construction Laborer
High School Diploma · $47,120
Construction laborers prepare sites, haul materials, and operate tools so that carpenters, electricians, and masons can…
Construction Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $47,120
Constructs, maintains, and repairs buildings and infrastructure. Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor…