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 5 of 10 for entry-level careers.
472 careers in Entry-level careers, page 5 of 10
General Handyman
High School Diploma · $45,000
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential or commercial properties, including plumbing,…
General Laborer
High School Diploma · $38,000
Performs a variety of manual tasks, often requiring physical strength and endurance, to support construction,…
General Maintenance Worker
High School Diploma · $45,000
Performs routine repairs and upkeep on buildings, equipment, and grounds. Ensures facilities are safe, functional, and…
General Mechanic Helper
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists skilled mechanics in performing maintenance, repair, and diagnostic tasks on various types of machinery,…
General Office Clerk
High School Diploma or GED · $45,010
Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties, including answering telephones, bookkeeping, typing, office…
Geothermal Technicians
High School Diploma · $49,300
Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from…
Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers
Less than High School · $45,210
Shape molten glass according to patterns.
Glaziers
High School Diploma · $55,440
Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior…
Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products
Less than High School · $35,430
Grade, sort, or classify unprocessed food and other agricultural products by size, weight, color, or condition.
Grinding and Polishing Worker, Hand
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $38,940
Grind, sand, clean, or polish objects or parts to correct defects or to prepare surfaces for further finishing, using…
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
High School Diploma · $41,690
Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or…
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $45,190
Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges…
Grocery Clerk
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Assist customers, stock shelves, operate cash registers, and maintain cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive…
Grounds Maintenance Workers
High School Diploma · $43,000
Maintain grounds of properties using hand or power tools, performing tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting,…
Guest Services Coordinator
High school diploma or equivalent · $45,000
Coordinate and provide comprehensive support to guests, addressing inquiries, managing check-in/check-out processes,…
Guest Services Representative
High School Diploma · $35,000
Greet guests, provide information, and assist with various needs to ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay. Handle…
Hair Stylist Assistant
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $28,000
Assists hair stylists with various tasks, including shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, sweeping, cleaning, and…
Handyman
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks for residential and commercial properties, including minor plumbing,…
Hardware Associate
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists customers with hardware selection, provides product information, and helps with basic troubleshooting and…
Health Unit Coordinator
High School Diploma · $43,590
Health Unit Coordinators (HUCs), also known as unit secretaries, are integral members of a clinical team in healthcare…
Healthcare Support Worker
High School Diploma · $43,771
Assist healthcare professionals in providing patient care, performing basic health checks, and ensuring patient comfort…
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $47,450
Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction…
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
High School Diploma · $57,440
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).…
Heavy Equipment Operator (Construction)
High school diploma or equivalent · $55,000
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and forklifts to excavate, move, and grade earth, rock, gravel,…
Heavy Equipment Operator Assistant
High School Diploma · $50,000
Assists heavy equipment operators by performing tasks such as spotting, maintaining equipment, and preparing work sites…
Heavy Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $55,000
Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and graders to move earth, rock, and other materials on…
Help Desk Technician
High school diploma; Associate's or CompTIA A+ preferred · $42,000
Serves as the first point of contact for IT issues, logging tickets, resolving basic technical problems, and escalating…
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
High School Diploma · $46,480
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill.…
Helpers--Carpenters
High School Diploma · $41,600
Help carpenters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or…
Helpers--Electricians
High School Diploma · $39,890
Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or…
Helpers--Extraction Workers
High School Diploma · $48,400
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining…
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
High School Diploma · $38,860
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles,…
Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons
Less than High School · $38,140
Help painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or stucco masons by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include…
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
High School Diploma · $39,270
Help plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, or pipelayers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include…
Helpers--Production Workers
High School Diploma · $38,220
Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or…
Helpers--Roofers
High School Diploma · $40,590
Help roofers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools,…
Highway Maintenance Workers
High School Diploma · $49,070
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or…
Hoist and Winch Operators
High School Diploma · $52,310
Operate or tend hoists or winches to lift and pull loads using power-operated cable equipment.
Home Appliance Repairers
High School Diploma · $49,410
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers,…
Home Health Aides
High School Diploma · $34,900
Monitor the health status of an individual with disabilities or illness, and address their health-related needs, such…
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Less than High School · $30,380
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Hotel Desk Clerk
High School Diploma · $35,070
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards,…
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
High School Diploma · $35,000
Welcome guests, manage reservations, and provide information about hotel services and local attractions.
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
High School Diploma · $34,270
Accommodate hotel, motel, and resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys or cards,…
HR Assistant
Associate's Degree · $45,000
Provides administrative support to the human resources department, assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee…
HVAC Apprentice
High School Diploma or GED; vocational training often preferred · $45,000
Assists experienced HVAC technicians with installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation, air…
HVAC Assistant
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
HVAC Helper
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $45,000
Assists HVAC technicians with installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
High School Diploma · $46,390
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory,…
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
High School Diploma · $47,460
Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled…