Entry-level careers
Four hundred and seventy-two 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.
472 careers in Entry-level careers
Accounting Assistant
High School Diploma or Associate's Degree · $45,000
Assists accountants with financial record-keeping, data entry, reconciliation, and report preparation. Handles…
Accounts Payable Clerk
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $48,000
Processes invoices, reconciles statements, and ensures timely payments to vendors. Maintains accurate financial records…
Activities Aide
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Organizes and leads recreational activities for individuals, often in healthcare or residential settings, to promote…
Actors
Less than High School · $33,473
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information,…
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $45,210
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed…
Administrative Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,000
Provides comprehensive administrative support to individuals, teams, or departments, ensuring efficient operation of…
Administrative Assistants
High School Diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Administrative assistants perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support an organization or…
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Less than High School · $42,580
Drive and control equipment to support agricultural activities such as tilling soil; planting, cultivating, and…
Agricultural Inspectors
High School Diploma · $50,990
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure…
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
High School Diploma · $63,940
Supervise and coordinate the activities of ground crew in the loading, unloading, securing, and staging of aircraft…
Aircraft Service Attendants
Bachelor's Degree · $41,540
Service aircraft with fuel. May de-ice aircraft, refill water and cooling agents, empty sewage tanks, service air and…
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
High School Diploma · $61,680
Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage,…
Alteration Specialist
High School Diploma or equivalent · $32,000
Modifies and repairs garments to achieve a perfect fit for clients. This involves taking measurements, performing…
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
High School Diploma · $34,330
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting…
Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Less than High School · $30,490
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facility. May schedule use of recreation facilities,…
Animal Breeders
High School Diploma · $52,000
Select and breed animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. May require knowledge of…
Animal Caretakers
High School Diploma · $33,470
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other…
Animal Control Workers
High School Diploma · $45,830
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended…
Animal Trainers
High School Diploma · $38,750
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or for assisting persons with disabilities.…
Apprentice Barber
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Vocational Training · $35,000
Learn the art and science of cutting, styling, and grooming hair, as well as shaving beards, under the supervision of a…
Apprentice Carpenter
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $50,000
Assist skilled carpenters in constructing, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures by measuring, cutting,…
Apprentice Mason
High School Diploma or Equivalent; Vocational Training · $45,000
Assist in the construction, repair, and maintenance of brick, block, and stone structures by mixing mortar, laying…
Apprentice Seamstress
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $32,000
Learn the craft of sewing, altering, repairing, and creating garments and textile products under professional guidance,…
Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
High School Diploma or GED · $58,000
Install, repair, and fabricate glass and metal components, including curtain wall framing, storefronts, doors,…
Artist Assistant
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000 - $48,000
Assists artists with various tasks, including studio management, material preparation, research, and administrative…
Assembly Line Worker
High School Diploma · $38,000
Assembles components and sub-assemblies according to specifications, ensuring quality and efficiency in production.…
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Less than High School · $62,360
Compete in athletic events.
Audiologist Assistant
Associate's degree · $45,000
Assist audiologists in providing patient care, conducting diagnostic tests, maintaining equipment, and performing…
Auditing Clerk
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Auditing clerks examine and verify financial records and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with…
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,850
Service automobiles, buses, trucks, boats, and other automotive or marine vehicles with fuel, lubricants, and…
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High School Diploma · $51,680
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $47,260
Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
Automotive Technician Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assist automotive technicians with vehicle inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Perform basic tasks such as oil…
Babysitter
High School Diploma · $25,000
Provides attentive care and supervision for children in the absence of parents or guardians, ensuring their safety,…
Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Less than High School · $36,020
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
Bakers
High School Diploma · $36,650
Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Bank Teller
High School Diploma · $38,000
Bank Tellers assist customers with their financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and cashing checks.…
Barback
No formal educational credential · $35,000
Assists bartenders by stocking supplies, preparing garnishes, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth bar…
Barista
No formal education required; on-the-job training · $30,000
Prepares and serves specialty coffee beverages, maintains equipment, provides customer service, and contributes to the…
Baristas
Less than High School · $33,530
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
Bartenders
High School Diploma · $33,530
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Benefits Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Support the administration of employee benefits programs including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance,…
Bicycle Repairers
Less than High School · $40,360
Repair and service bicycles.
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
High School Diploma or GED · $45,000
Provides customer support and resolves issues for a diverse client base, utilizing proficiency in multiple languages.…
Bill and Account Collectors
High School Diploma · $46,040
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties…
Biofuels Processing Technicians
High School Diploma · $73,540
Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels…
Biomass Plant Technicians
High School Diploma · $73,540
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Boilermakers
High School Diploma · $73,340
Construct, assemble, maintain, and repair stationary steam boilers and boiler house auxiliaries. Align structures or…
Brickmason Helper
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons by performing duties such as mixing mortar, transporting materials,…
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
High School Diploma · $60,800
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and…