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 8 of 11 for entry-level careers.
540 careers in Entry-level careers worth starting in, page 8 of 11
Motorcycle Parts Specialist
High School Diploma · $38,630
Assists customers with identifying, locating, and ordering motorcycle parts and accessories. Manages inventory,…
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $47,180
Multiple machine tool setters run metal and plastic parts through several cutting and forming machines at once, reading…
Nail Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,760
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Nanny
High School Diploma · $34,980
A nanny cares for children in private homes, handling everything from meals and school drop-off to bedtime routines and…
Niche Site Operator SEO Affiliate
Certificate or Vocational Training · $78,760
Builds and monetizes websites focused on specific niches, primarily through SEO and affiliate marketing.
Night Shift Warehouse Supervisor
High School Diploma · $62,890
Supervise the night shift operations of a warehouse or distribution centre, managing a team of operatives to achieve…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialist
High School Diploma · $78,350
Non-destructive testing specialists scan materials and structures for hidden flaws without breaking them, working…
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
High School Diploma · $40,960
Office machine operators run photocopiers, printers, binding equipment, and mail systems in copy centers and mailrooms.…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operator
High School Diploma · $59,850
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician
High School Diploma · $39,460
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians cut, grind, and polish lens blanks to match prescriptions down to fractions of a…
Order Clerk
High School Diploma · $46,170
Order clerks log incoming requests for goods, services, or ad placements, then confirm pricing and generate the records…
Orderly
High School Diploma · $38,290
Orderlies transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and moveable bed between wards, operating rooms, and imaging…
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic
High School Diploma · $47,880
Small engine mechanics fix the motors behind outdoor tools and recreational machines like ATVs and personal watercraft.…
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tender
High School Diploma · $43,220
Packaging and filling machine operators load materials, watch moving production lines, and pull defective items for…
Packers and Packagers, Hand
High School Diploma · $36,280
Hand packers work on warehouse and factory lines, wrapping, labeling, and boxing finished products so they can be…
Painter
High School Diploma · $49,400
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
High School Diploma · $49,400
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May…
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Worker
No Formal Education Needed · $41,600
Painting, coating, and decorating workers apply finishes to goods like furniture, ceramics, and glassware on production…
Paperhanger
High School Diploma · $52,140
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on…
Parking Attendant
High School Diploma · $35,150
Parking attendants direct traffic, take payment, and hand out tickets in lots, garages, and dealerships, keeping…
Parking Enforcement Worker
High School Diploma · $46,730
Parking enforcement workers patrol city streets on foot or by vehicle, checking meters and permit zones and writing…
Parts Salesperson
High School Diploma · $38,630
A parts salesperson identifies what customers need, cross-references manufacturer catalogs, and pulls stock from the…
Passenger Attendant
High School Diploma · $37,720
Passenger attendants work on ships, buses, and trains keeping travellers safe and informed. They run safety demos,…
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $37,160
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Patient Care Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $42,260
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) work under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff to provide direct patient…
Patient Service Representative
High School Diploma · $45,930
Patient Service Representatives are the first point of contact for patients in healthcare settings. They manage…
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operator
No Formal Education Needed · $53,340
Paving equipment operators run machines that spread asphalt and compact gravel into roads, parking lots, and airport…
Personal Care Aide
High School Diploma · $35,800
Personal care aides help people with disabilities or illness bathe, dress, eat, and move safely, following care plans…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $35,800
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Pest Control Worker
High School Diploma · $45,250
Pest control workers inspect buildings for rodents, termites, and other pests, then apply baits, sprays, or traps based…
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
High School Diploma · $46,340
Pesticide applicators treat lawns, crops, golf courses, and roadsides with herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides…
Pet Shop Specialist
Certificate or Vocational Training · $35,410
Provide expert advice on pet care, nutrition, and health products in a specialist pet shop or aquatics centre. Develop…
Pet Sitter
High School Diploma · $35,360
Provides care for pets in their owners' homes or in a dedicated facility, including feeding, walking, playing, and…
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gauger
High School Diploma · $96,710
Refinery operators run the equipment that turns crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel at refineries and…
Pharmacy Aide
High School Diploma · $37,680
Pharmacy aides receive prescriptions, stock shelves, log deliveries, and process payments under a pharmacist's…
Photo Assistant
High School Diploma · $44,660
Assists photographers on shoots, managing equipment, lighting, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Physical Therapist Aide
High School Diploma · $35,240
Physical therapist aides set up treatment rooms, prepare equipment, and guide patients through sessions under direct…
Physical Therapy Aide
High School Diploma · $35,240
Assists physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in providing patient care. Prepares treatment areas,…
Pick/Pack Operations Lead
High School Diploma · $62,890
Leads picking and packing operations on the warehouse floor, optimizing order fulfillment workflows, training staff,…
Pile Driver Operator
High School Diploma · $73,300
Pile driver operators run heavy rigs to pound foundation pilings into the ground for bridges, piers, and retaining…
Piling Operative
Certificate or Vocational Training · $59,850
Operate specialist piling rigs to install driven, bored, and CFA (continuous flight auger) piles for building…
Pipelayer
No Formal Education Needed · $49,000
Pipelayers install pipe for sewers, water mains, and drainage systems, working in trenches alongside crane operators…
Plasterers and Stucco Mason
No Formal Education Needed · $57,660
Plasterers apply plaster, cement, or stucco to walls and exteriors for residential and commercial clients, mixing…
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
No Formal Education Needed · $43,960
Plating machine operators coat metal and plastic parts by running them through electroplating tanks and chemical baths…
Pool Service Technician
High School Diploma · $49,230
Maintain, repair, and service residential and commercial swimming pools and spas, managing water chemistry, equipment…
Port and Dock Worker (Stevedore)
High School Diploma · $56,450
Load, unload, and move cargo at a port, dock, or container terminal, operating cranes, reach stackers, and other port…
Postal and Mail Sorting Operative
High School Diploma · $58,470
Sort and process letters, parcels, and packages at a postal sorting office or parcel hub, ensuring accurate and…
Postal Clerk
High School Diploma · $62,130
Perform a combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, including receiving and processing…
Postal Service Clerk
High School Diploma · $62,130
Postal service clerks sell postage, process parcels, and handle money orders for customers at post office counters.…