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 4 of 10 for entry-level careers.
472 careers in Entry-level careers, page 4 of 10
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,980
Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire,…
Fallers
Less than High School · $53,900
Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction…
Farm Labor Contractors
Less than High School · $48,690
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary agricultural laborers. May transport, house, and provide meals for workers.
Farm Worker
High School Diploma · $35,000
Performs a variety of tasks related to crop cultivation and livestock care, ensuring efficient agricultural operations.…
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Less than High School · $35,690
Manually plant, cultivate, and harvest vegetables, fruits, nuts, horticultural specialties, and field crops. Use hand…
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Some College · $36,150
Attend to live farm, ranch, open range or aquacultural animals that may include cattle, sheep, swine, goats, horses and…
Fast Food and Counter Workers
Less than High School · $30,480
Perform duties such as taking orders and serving food and beverages. Serve customers at counter or from a steam table.…
Fence Erectors
High School Diploma · $46,940
Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools.
Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators
High School Diploma · $45,760
Laminate layers of fiberglass on molds to form boat decks and hulls, bodies for golf carts, automobiles, or other…
File Clerks
Associate's Degree · $41,270
File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to…
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
Bachelor's Degree · $46,900
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of entertainment and recreation related workers.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
High School Diploma · $42,010
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
High School Diploma · $61,590
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe…
First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
High School Diploma · $63,940
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of helpers, laborers, or material movers, hand.
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
High School Diploma · $47,520
Directly supervise and coordinate work activities of cleaning personnel in hotels, hospitals, offices, and other…
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
High School Diploma · $105,980
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
High School Diploma · $47,320
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may…
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Associate's Degree · $58,610
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of security workers and security guards.
Fisherman
High School Diploma · $40,000
Operate fishing vessels and gear to catch fish and other aquatic animals for commercial or subsistence purposes.
Fishing and Hunting Workers
Less than High School · $42,580
Hunt, trap, catch, or gather wild animals or aquatic animals and plants. May use nets, traps, or other equipment. May…
Flight Attendants
High School Diploma · $67,130
Monitor safety of the aircraft cabin. Provide services to airline passengers, explain safety information, serve food…
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
High School Diploma · $54,340
Apply blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors.
Floor Sanders and Finishers
Less than High School · $49,150
Scrape and sand wooden floors to smooth surfaces using floor scraper and floor sanding machine, and apply coats of…
Floral Designers
High School Diploma · $36,120
Design, cut, and arrange live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $42,730
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters,…
Food Batchmakers
High School Diploma · $40,790
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes…
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $40,550
Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and…
Food Preparation Workers
High School Diploma · $34,220
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing…
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
High School Diploma · $34,460
Serve food to individuals outside of a restaurant environment, such as in hotel rooms, hospital rooms, residential care…
Food Service Managers
High School Diploma · $65,310
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Food Service Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $30,000
Prepares and serves food, cleans facilities, and assists customers in various food service settings such as cafeterias,…
Forest and Conservation Workers
High School Diploma · $43,680
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested…
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $49,240
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Forklift Operator
High School Diploma · $41,000
Operates industrial trucks or forklifts to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, shipping…
Foundry Laborer
High School Diploma · $40,000
Forms wax or sand cores or molds used in the production of metal castings in foundries, performing tasks that involve…
Freight Clerk
High School Diploma · $40,000
Organize and maintain records of goods shipped and received, prepare bills of lading, and track inventory. Communicate…
Freight Forwarders
Bachelor's Degree · $49,900
Research rates, routings, or modes of transport for shipment of products. Maintain awareness of regulations affecting…
Front Desk Agent
High School Diploma · $38,000
Manages guest check-ins and check-outs, handles reservations, and provides information and assistance to hotel guests.…
Funeral Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,610
Perform a variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service, arranging…
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $47,010
Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities…
Furniture Finishers
High School Diploma · $42,530
Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
High School Diploma · $30,460
Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such…
Gambling Cage Workers
High School Diploma · $36,990
In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify…
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
High School Diploma · $34,810
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May…
Gambling Dealers
High School Diploma · $33,280
Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of…
Gambling Managers
High School Diploma · $85,580
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
High School Diploma · $43,900
Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons.…
Gaming Supervisor
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $63,820
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers in assigned gambling areas. May circulate among tables, observe…
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
High School Diploma · $71,510
Operate steam-, gas-, electric motor-, or internal combustion-engine driven compressors. Transmit, compress, or recover…
Gas Plant Operators
High School Diploma · $83,400
Distribute or process gas for utility companies and others by controlling compressors to maintain specified pressures…