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 6 of 10 for entry-level careers.
472 careers in Entry-level careers, page 6 of 10
Instructional Aide
High School Diploma or GED · $32,000
Assists teachers in the classroom with various tasks, providing additional support to students, and helping to create a…
Instructional Assistant
Associate's Degree · $35,000
Supports lead teachers in classroom management, student supervision, and instructional activities to foster a positive…
Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall
High School Diploma · $48,680
Line and cover structures with insulating materials. May work with batt, roll, or blown insulation materials.
Insulation Workers, Mechanical
High School Diploma · $57,250
Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain…
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
High School Diploma · $48,450
Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from…
Inventory Clerk
High School Diploma · $38,000
Manages and maintains accurate records of stock, ensuring efficient flow of goods and materials within a warehouse or…
Janitor
No formal educational credential · $32,000
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of buildings, performing tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and emptying…
Kennel Assistant
High School Diploma · $32,000
Provide daily care, feeding, and exercise for animals in a kennel or animal shelter environment.
Kennel Attendant
High School Diploma or GED · $28,000
Care for animals by feeding, watering, cleaning, walking, and monitoring their health and well-being in kennel,…
Kitchen Helper
High School Diploma · $30,000
Assists cooks and chefs in food preparation, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and organizes supplies. Performs routine…
Kitchen Porter
High School Diploma · $38,000
Maintains cleanliness and organization within a commercial kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing equipment, and…
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
High School Diploma · $38,940
Manually move freight, stock, luggage, or other materials, or perform other general labor. Includes all manual laborers…
Landscaper
High School Diploma · $45,000
Designs, installs, and maintains outdoor spaces, enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality for clients.
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Less than High School · $38,090
Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety…
Landscaping Worker
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $35,000
Performs a variety of tasks to maintain and improve outdoor spaces, including planting, mowing, trimming, and general…
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $48,620
Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials,…
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Less than High School · $33,800
Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth…
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $61,870
Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes,…
Library Assistants, Clerical
High School Diploma · $36,010
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures,…
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certificate or Vocational Training · $62,340
Provides essential medical care to ill, injured, or recovering patients under the supervision of registered nurses and…
Lifeguard
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $36,000
Ensure the safety of swimmers and patrons by monitoring aquatic environments, preventing injuries, administering first…
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Less than High School · $33,720
Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes, to provide assistance and protection to participants.
Light Truck Drivers
High School Diploma · $44,140
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW),…
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
High School Diploma · $68,860
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or…
Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,800
Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers
High School Diploma · $50,490
Repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
Locomotive Engineers
High School Diploma · $77,400
Drive electric, diesel-electric, steam, or gas-turbine-electric locomotives to transport passengers or freight.…
Log Graders and Scalers
High School Diploma · $46,710
Grade logs or estimate the marketable content or value of logs or pulpwood in sorting yards, millpond, log deck, or…
Logging Equipment Operators
Less than High School · $49,210
Drive logging tractor or wheeled vehicle equipped with one or more accessories, such as bulldozer blade, frontal shear,…
Logistics Assistant
High School Diploma · $50,000
Coordinates and tracks the movement of goods, ensuring timely and efficient delivery and inventory management.
Lube Technician
High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred · $40,000
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid checks. Inspects vehicles…
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
High School Diploma · $39,700
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Machine Operator Assistant
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Machine Operator Assistant (Production)
High School Diploma or GED · $38,000
Assists machine operators in setting up, operating, and maintaining machinery. Responsibilities include loading…
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Less than High School · $34,660
Perform any combination of light cleaning duties to maintain private households or commercial establishments, such as…
Maintenance Helper
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $38,000
Assists skilled trades workers in performing maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties…
Maintenance Technician Assistant
High School Diploma or GED · $45,000
Assists maintenance technicians with repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance tasks on machinery,…
Manicurist and Pedicurist
High school diploma or equivalent · $33,000
Manicurists and pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify customers' fingernails and toenails. They may also provide hand…
Manicurists and Pedicurists
High School Diploma · $34,660
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Less than High School · $41,080
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
Manufacturing Production Worker
High School Diploma or GED · $40,000
Operates and maintains machinery, assembles products, and monitors production processes in a manufacturing environment…
Material Handler
High School Diploma · $42,000
Organizes and moves materials within a warehouse or production facility, ensuring efficient flow of goods to support…
Material Mover
High School Diploma · $38,000
Moves and organizes materials within a facility to support production and distribution processes. Operates various…
Material Moving Machine Operator
High School Diploma · $47,000
Operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, factory,…
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Less than High School · $37,700
Use hands or hand tools to perform routine cutting and trimming of meat, poultry, and seafood.
Mechanic Helper
High school diploma or equivalent · $38,000
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or mechanical equipment. Performs basic tasks such…
Mechanical Assembler
High School Diploma · $48,000
Assembles mechanical components and subassemblies according to blueprints, specifications, and other instructions.…
Mechanical Door Repairers
High School Diploma · $51,050
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Mechanics Helper
High School Diploma or GED · $35,000
Assists mechanics in repairing and maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Performs basic tasks such as cleaning…
Medical Equipment Preparers
High School Diploma · $46,490
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and…