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 3 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 3 of 11
Continuous Mining Machine Operator
High School Diploma · $61,810
A continuous mining machine operator cuts coal, ore, or rock loose in one unbroken cycle, loading broken material onto…
Conveyor Operators and Tender
No Formal Education Needed · $42,420
Conveyor operators run belt systems that carry materials like grain, coal, or packages through plants and warehouses.…
Cooks, Fast Food
High School Diploma · $30,890
Fast food cooks work grill, fryer, and assembly stations in high-volume kitchens, turning out burgers, fries, and…
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
High School Diploma · $37,450
Institution and cafeteria cooks prepare large-batch meals for hospitals, schools, and corporate dining halls, following…
Cooks, Restaurant
High School Diploma · $37,390
Restaurant cooks prepare and plate food to order in commercial kitchens, following recipes set by a chef or manager.…
Cooks, Short Order
High School Diploma · $35,880
Short order cooks work flat-top grills and fryers at diners and cafeterias, sending out burgers, eggs, and sandwiches…
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tender
No Formal Education Needed · $41,330
Cooling and freezing equipment operators run blast freezers, batch freezers, and refrigeration units to bring food,…
Coroner Medical Examiner Investigator
Master's Degree · $80,730
Investigates deaths to determine cause and manner, often involving forensic examination.
Correctional Officers and Jailer
High School Diploma · $58,940
Correctional officers guard inmates in jails and prisons, enforcing rules, conducting searches, and responding to…
Correspondence Clerk
High School Diploma · $46,800
Correspondence clerks write letters and emails for organisations, responding to billing disputes, damage claims, and…
Costume Attendant
High School Diploma · $50,400
Costume attendants prepare and maintain performers' costumes before shows, then work backstage during performances to…
Counter and Rental Clerk
High School Diploma · $41,300
Counter and rental clerks help customers rent equipment, book repairs, or arrange services at shops and hire desks.…
Courier and Bicycle Messenger
High School Diploma · $39,200
Deliver urgent documents, parcels, and packages by bicycle, motorcycle, or electric cargo bike in an urban environment,…
Courier and Messenger
High School Diploma · $39,200
Couriers pick up documents, packages, and time-sensitive shipments and deliver them to businesses and individuals on…
Court Interpreter
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $60,170
Facilitates communication in legal settings by accurately translating spoken language.
Court, Municipal, and License Clerk
High School Diploma · $48,700
Court, municipal, and license clerks keep government offices running by processing applications, maintaining records,…
Craft Beer Retailer and Off-licence Specialist
High School Diploma · $48,520
Own and operate an independent craft beer shop or specialist off-licence, curating a distinctive range of craft beers,…
Credit Authorizer, Checker, or Clerk
High School Diploma · $50,080
Credit authorizers review applications, check credit bureau reports, and approve or decline requests following set…
Crematory Operator
Bachelor's Degree · $43,650
A crematory operator processes human or animal remains using flame-based, alkaline hydrolysis, or calcination systems,…
Crossing Guards and Flagger
High School Diploma · $38,100
Crossing guards and flaggers direct traffic at school crossings, construction zones, and road worksites using stop…
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,540
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine operators set parameters, monitor gauges, and adjust feed rates to keep…
Customer Service Representative
High School Diploma · $44,770
Customer service representatives answer customer questions, process returns, and resolve complaints by phone, email, or…
Customer Service Representative (Banking)
High School Diploma · $44,770
Assists bank customers with inquiries, transactions, and problem resolution, ensuring a positive banking experience.…
Customer Service Representative (Casino)
High School Diploma · $44,770
Assists casino patrons with inquiries, resolves complaints, and provides information about casino services, promotions,…
Customer Service Representative (Insurance)
High School Diploma · $49,230
Assists insurance policyholders with inquiries, claims, and policy changes, providing information and resolving issues…
Customer Support Representative
High School Diploma · $44,770
Assists customers with inquiries, complaints, and technical issues via phone, email, or chat, resolving problems and…
Customer Support Specialist
High School Diploma · $44,770
Provides direct assistance to customers, resolving inquiries, addressing complaints, and offering product or service…
Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
No Formal Education Needed · $38,020
Hand cutters and trimmers shape materials like carpet, glass, rubber, and stone that machines cannot handle cleanly,…
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $46,570
Cutting and slicing machine setters load raw materials, set blade depth and feed speed to match a job order, and…
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,330
Cutting, punching, and press machine operators run industrial equipment that shapes metal and plastic stock into parts…
Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma · $41,340
Accurately inputs and maintains various types of data into computer systems and databases. Organizes and verifies…
Data Entry Keyer
High School Diploma · $41,340
Data entry keyers transfer information from paper forms and scanned documents into databases and accounting software.…
Data Entry Specialist (GIS focus)
High School Diploma · $41,340
Accurately input and manage geospatial data, ensuring integrity and accessibility for mapping and analysis projects.
Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Transports packages, food, or goods to customers and businesses, managing routes, vehicle maintenance, and timely…
Demolition Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $47,120
Safely demolish structures from residential buildings to industrial plants using hand tools, mechanical plant, and…
Demonstrators and Product Promoter
High School Diploma · $39,320
Demonstrators and product promoters stand in retail aisles and trade show booths, running live demos to turn passing…
Dental Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma · $49,610
Dental laboratory technicians build custom crowns, bridges, and dentures to a dentist's prescription, working from…
Dental Treatment Coordinator
High School Diploma · $45,930
Coordinate patient treatment plans by explaining procedures, scheduling appointments, and managing financial…
Derrick Operator, Oil and Gas
No Formal Education Needed · $58,620
A derrick operator runs the pumps and equipment on an oil or gas drilling rig, circulating fluid down the hole to cool…
Desk Assistant
High School Diploma · $38,010
Provides administrative support and customer service at a front desk or reception area, often in an academic,…
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helper
High School Diploma · $33,980
Dining room and cafeteria attendants bus tables, restock glassware, refill drinks, and run supplies to the bar during…
Disc Jockeys, Except Radio
Bachelor's Degree · $44,950
DJs play prerecorded music at nightclubs, weddings, corporate events, and private parties, blending tracks using…
Dishwasher
High School Diploma · $34,810
Dishwashers scrape, spray, and unload plates, pots, and utensils in restaurant, hotel, and hospital kitchens using…
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance
High School Diploma · $50,340
Dispatchers assign drivers, technicians, and repair crews to jobs in real time, routing them by location and…
Dredge Operator
High School Diploma · $49,640
Dredge operators run heavy equipment aboard vessels to scoop sand, silt, and gravel from the beds of rivers, harbours,…
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $49,080
Drilling and boring machine tool setters run drill presses and CNC mills to cut precise openings and recesses in metal…
Driver/Sales Worker
High School Diploma · $38,770
Driver/sales workers deliver goods along a fixed route, restocking shelves, collecting payment, and taking new orders…
Dropshipping Store Operator
Associate's Degree · $105,770
Manages an e-commerce store that sells products directly from a third-party supplier to customers.
Dry Lining Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $58,930
Install metal stud partitioning, plasterboard linings, suspended ceilings, and specialist acoustic and fire-rated dry…
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $58,930
Drywall installers cut and fasten gypsum panels to framing, then tape and sand seams until walls read flat. They work…