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. You are looking at page 2 of 10 for entry-level careers.
472 careers in Entry-level careers, page 2 of 10
Bridge and Lock Tenders
High School Diploma · $58,490
Operate and tend bridges, canal locks, and lighthouses to permit marine passage on inland waterways, near shores, and…
Broadcast Production Assistant
Associate's Degree · $57,000
Assist the production team in all stages of broadcast production, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring…
Bus Drivers, School
High School Diploma · $47,040
Drive a school bus to transport students. Ensure adherence to safety rules. May assist students in boarding or exiting.
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
High School Diploma · $57,440
Drive bus or motor coach, including regular route operations, charters, and private carriage. May assist passengers…
Busser
High School Diploma · $32,000
Supports restaurant staff by clearing and setting tables, refilling water glasses, and assisting with general dining…
Butchers and Meat Cutters
High School Diploma · $38,960
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
High School Diploma · $46,020
Cut, shape, and assemble wooden articles or set up and operate a variety of woodworking machines, such as power saws,…
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 or equivalent · $38,000
Call center agents handle incoming and outgoing customer calls, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing…
Camp Counselor
High School Diploma · $28,000
Guides and supervises groups of children or teenagers at summer camps, day camps, or recreational programs. Organizes…
Car Wash Attendant
No formal educational credential · $29,000
Operates car washing equipment, cleans vehicle exteriors and interiors, and provides customer service at a car wash…
Caregiver
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $36,000
Provides assistance with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship to individuals who are elderly, ill,…
Cargo and Freight Agents
Bachelor's Degree · $49,900
Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking…
Carpenter Helper
High School Diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Assists carpenters in measuring, cutting, shaping, and assembling wood or other construction materials. Prepares and…
Carpenters
High School Diploma · $59,310
Construct, erect, install, or repair structures and fixtures made of wood and comparable materials, such as concrete…
Carpet Installers
High School Diploma · $49,850
Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials.
Cashiers
High School Diploma · $31,190
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash…
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Less than High School · $54,660
Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of…
Cemetery Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $35,000
Performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and operation of cemeteries, including digging and closing…
Certified Nursing Assistant
Postsecondary nondegree award · $36,000
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 · $42,700
Certified Nursing Assistants provide essential direct patient care, assisting individuals with daily living activities…
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $57,090
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer…
Chemical Plant and System Operators
High School Diploma · $73,540
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
Child Care Worker
High School Diploma · $35,000
Nurtures and supervises children in various settings, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental growth…
Childcare Workers
High School Diploma · $32,050
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks,…
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
High School Diploma · $35,270
Wash or otherwise clean vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. Use such materials as water, cleaning agents,…
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $41,460
Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal,…
Client Service Representative (Financial)
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Provide financial product and service information to clients, resolve inquiries, and maintain client accounts.
Clinical Data Entry Clerk
High School Diploma · $40,000
Input and maintain patient data, clinical trial information, and medical records into databases with meticulous…
Clinical Trial Assistant
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Coordinate documentation, regulatory submissions, and meetings to support clinical research teams in conducting…
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
High School Diploma · $47,590
Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including…
Coffee Roaster
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Operates coffee roasting equipment to transform green coffee beans into roasted coffee, developing specific flavor…
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
High School Diploma · $47,350
Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball…
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 Operators
High School Diploma · $49,970
Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of…
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
High School Diploma · $65,670
Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May…
Concierge Assistant
High School Diploma · $40,000
Assists guests and clients by providing information, making reservations, arranging services, and handling various…
Concierges
High School Diploma · $37,320
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give…
Construction Helper
High school diploma or equivalent · $38,000
Assists skilled tradespeople, such as carpenters, masons, and electricians, on construction sites. Duties include…
Construction Laborers
High School Diploma · $46,730
Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air…
Construction Worker
High School Diploma · $50,000
Constructs, maintains, and repairs buildings and infrastructure. Performs a variety of tasks involving physical labor…
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
High School Diploma · $63,380
Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face…
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Less than High School · $41,230
Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing…
Cooks, Fast Food
High School Diploma · $30,160
Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation…
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
High School Diploma · $36,450
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Cooks, Restaurant
High School Diploma · $36,830
Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep…
Cooks, Short Order
High School Diploma · $35,620
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers…
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Less than High School · $40,160
Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to…
Correctional Officers and Jailers
High School Diploma · $57,970
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May…
Correspondence Clerks
High School Diploma · $46,740
Compose letters or electronic correspondence in reply to requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit and other…