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 7 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 7 of 11
Lifeguard
High School Diploma · $33,580
Ensure the safety of swimmers and patrons by monitoring aquatic environments, preventing injuries, administering first…
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $33,580
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Light Truck Driver
High School Diploma · $44,860
Light truck drivers collect packages and merchandise from distribution hubs and deliver them to homes and businesses by…
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
High School Diploma · $74,500
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or…
Localisation Specialist Game Software
Bachelor's Degree · $60,170
Adapts video games for different languages and cultures, ensuring a seamless player experience.
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendant
High School Diploma · $36,300
Attendants store coats and bags for guests at venues like theatres, spas, and clubs, issuing claim tickets and…
Locksmiths and Safe Repairer
High School Diploma · $51,320
Locksmiths repair, install, and open locks for homes, vehicles, and businesses, spending most of the day driving…
Locomotive Engineer
High School Diploma · $81,410
A locomotive engineer drives freight or passenger trains, following signals and dispatch instructions to move cargo or…
Log Graders and Scaler
High School Diploma · $46,330
Log graders and scalers measure timber in sorting yards and log decks, inspecting for rot, splits, and knots before…
Logging Equipment Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $49,740
Logging equipment operators run machines like skidders and feller bunchers to move cut timber from forest to landing,…
Logistics Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,260
Coordinates and tracks the movement of goods, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and inventory management.
Lube Technician
High School Diploma · $37,710
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks. Inspects vehicles…
Machine Feeders and Offbearer
High School Diploma · $41,220
Machine feeders and offbearers keep factory production lines moving by loading raw materials into industrial equipment…
Machine Operator Assistant
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Machine Operator Assistant (Production)
High School Diploma · $39,070
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Magician Mentalist Touring
High School Diploma · $39,150
Performs illusions and mental feats for audiences, often traveling to various venues.
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaner
No Formal Education Needed · $35,510
Maids and housekeeping cleaners vacuum, wipe surfaces, strip beds, and restock supplies in hotels, hospitals, and…
Mail Sorter and Postal Worker
High School Diploma · $58,470
Sort, process, and deliver mail and parcels for a postal service or courier company, ensuring accurate and timely…
Maintenance Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists skilled trades workers in performing maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties…
Maintenance Technician Assistant
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists maintenance technicians with repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance tasks on machinery,…
Manicurist and Pedicurist
High School Diploma · $35,760
Manicurists and pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify customers' fingernails and toenails. They may also provide hand…
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer
No Formal Education Needed · $45,990
Manufactured home installers position prefabricated structures on foundations, bolt modules together, and connect…
Manufacturing Production Worker
High School Diploma · $40,110
Operates and maintains machinery, assembles products, and monitors production processes in a manufacturing environment…
Market Trader
High School Diploma · $35,410
Operate a market stall selling fresh produce, food, clothing, crafts, or specialist goods at regular markets, building…
Mastering Engineer Music
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $73,130
Prepares final audio mixes for distribution, optimizing sound quality across various playback systems.
Material Handler
High School Diploma · $40,240
Organizes and moves materials within a warehouse or production facility, ensuring efficient flow of goods to support…
Material Mover
No Formal Education Needed · $40,240
Moves and organizes materials within a facility to support production and distribution processes. Operates various…
Material Moving Machine Operator
High School Diploma · $46,420
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory,…
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmer
No Formal Education Needed · $38,300
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers use knives, saws, and powered cutters to break down whole carcasses into…
Mechanic Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or mechanical equipment. Performs basic tasks such…
Mechanical Assembler
High School Diploma · $45,850
Assembles mechanical components and subassemblies according to blueprints, specifications, and other instructions.…
Mechanical Door Repairer
High School Diploma · $55,720
Mechanical door repairers install and fix automatic sliding doors, garage door openers, hydraulic closers, and security…
Mechanics Helper
High School Diploma · $39,630
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Performs basic tasks such as cleaning…
Medical Equipment Preparer
High School Diploma · $47,700
Medical equipment preparers sort, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments and procedure kits for hospital operating…
Medical Interpreter
Master's Degree · $60,170
Provides accurate translation of medical information between patients and healthcare providers.
Medical Receptionist
High School Diploma · $45,930
Manages patient flow and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, ensuring smooth operations and positive patient…
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,930
Medical secretaries schedule appointments, pull patient charts, handle insurance paperwork, and transcribe clinical…
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $54,430
Metal-refining furnace operators melt scrap metal and ore in electric-arc and gas-fired furnaces for steel mills and…
Milk Float and Electric Vehicle Delivery Driver
High School Diploma · $38,770
Operate an electric milk float or electric delivery vehicle to deliver dairy products, groceries, or other goods on a…
Milk Round and Route Sales Driver
High School Diploma · $38,770
Deliver dairy products, fresh foods, or other consumer goods on a regular route to residential and commercial…
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $52,800
Milling and planing machine operators shape metal and plastic stock into finished components for manufacturers. They…
Millwright
High School Diploma · $65,700
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $47,730
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Mining Assistant
High School Diploma · $47,730
Assists mining engineers and other personnel with various tasks, including equipment operation, site maintenance, and…
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
High School Diploma · $48,990
Mixing and blending machine operators run industrial equipment that combines chemicals, pigments, powders, or liquids…
Model
High School Diploma · $48,470
Models show clothing or products to buyers and press by giving them a physical presence on a runway, in a studio, or in…
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,170
Molders and casters turn raw materials like clay, concrete, and glass into finished objects on factory floors. They…
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $44,350
Molding and casting machine operators set up and run industrial presses and molds to produce metal and plastic…
Motion Picture Projectionist
High School Diploma · $38,270
A motion picture projectionist loads films or digital files, monitors picture and audio throughout each showing, and…
Motorboat Operator
High School Diploma · $47,520
Motorboat operators run small motor-driven boats on harbours, rivers, and coastal waters, ferrying passengers,…