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 7 of 10 for entry-level careers.
472 careers in Entry-level careers, page 7 of 10
Medical Receptionist
High School Diploma · $42,000
Manages patient flow and administrative tasks in a healthcare setting, ensuring smooth operations and positive patient…
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
High School Diploma · $44,640
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory…
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $55,770
Operate or tend furnaces, such as gas, oil, coal, electric-arc or electric induction, open-hearth, or oxygen furnaces,…
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $48,310
Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work…
Millwrights
High School Diploma · $65,170
Install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
Mine Helper
High School Diploma · $55,000
Assist skilled mining personnel with various tasks, including equipment maintenance, material handling, and site…
Mining Assistant
High School Diploma · $55,000
Assists mining engineers and other personnel with various tasks, including equipment operation, site maintenance, and…
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
High School Diploma · $47,680
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or…
Models
High School Diploma · $89,990
Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail…
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
High school diploma or equivalent · $45,690
Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of…
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $41,230
Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or…
Motion Picture Projectionists
High School Diploma · $38,180
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
Motorboat Operators
High School Diploma · $51,880
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
Motorcycle Parts Specialist
High School Diploma · $45,000
Assists customers with identifying, locating, and ordering motorcycle parts and accessories. Manages inventory,…
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
High School Diploma · $46,060
Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Nail Technician
Postsecondary nondegree award · $35,000
Provide manicure and pedicure services to clients, including cleaning, trimming, filing, shaping, and polishing nails.…
Nannies
High School Diploma · $32,050
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical,…
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists
High School Diploma · $79,830
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
Nursing Assistant Student
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Assists patients with daily living activities, takes vital signs, and communicates observations to nursing staff,…
Office Clerk, General
High School Diploma or GED · $36,000
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support the efficient operation of an office. Duties may…
Office Clerks, General
High School Diploma · $43,630
Perform duties too varied and diverse to be classified in any specific office clerical occupation, requiring knowledge…
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
High School Diploma · $39,020
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or…
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
High School Diploma · $58,710
Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors,…
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
High School Diploma · $38,420
Cut, grind, and polish eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other precision optical elements. Assemble and mount lenses into…
Order Clerks
High School Diploma · $44,660
Receive and process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, classified ads, or services such as repairs,…
Orderlies
High School Diploma · $37,700
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May…
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
High School Diploma · $46,560
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting…
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
High School Diploma · $40,900
Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers…
Packers and Packagers, Hand
High School Diploma · $35,580
Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.
Painter
High School Diploma · $48,660
Applies paint, stains, and coatings to surfaces of buildings and other structures. Prepares surfaces by cleaning,…
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
High School Diploma · $48,660
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns. May…
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Less than High School · $40,860
Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Paperhangers
High School Diploma · $48,260
Cover interior walls or ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on…
Parking Attendants
High School Diploma · $34,600
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May park or tend vehicles in environments such…
Parking Enforcement Workers
High School Diploma · $47,150
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and…
Parts Salespersons
High School Diploma · $37,440
Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.
Passenger Attendants
High School Diploma · $37,560
Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal.…
Pastry Cook
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000
Prepares a variety of pastries, desserts, and baked goods, ensuring high quality and presentation standards. Follows…
Patient Care Technician
Certificate or Vocational Training · $38,000 - $45,000
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) work under the supervision of nurses and other medical staff to provide direct patient…
Patient Service Representative
High School Diploma · $38,000
Patient Service Representatives are the first point of contact for patients in healthcare settings. They manage…
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Less than High School · $51,650
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport…
Personal Care Aides
High School Diploma · $34,900
Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and…
Personal Care Assistant
High School Diploma · $33,000
Assists individuals with daily living activities, providing companionship and support in their homes or care…
Pest Control Workers
High School Diploma · $44,730
Apply or release chemical solutions or toxic gases and set traps to kill or remove pests and vermin that infest…
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation
High School Diploma · $45,200
Mix or apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides through sprays, dusts, vapors, soil incorporation, or…
Pet Sitter
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $30,000
Provides care for pets in their owners' homes or in a dedicated facility, including feeding, walking, playing, and…
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
High School Diploma · $97,540
Operate or control petroleum refining or processing units. May specialize in controlling manifold and pumping systems,…
Pharmacy Aides
High School Diploma · $37,000
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May…
Photo Assistant
High School Diploma · $40,000
Assists photographers on shoots, managing equipment, lighting, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Physical Therapist Aides
High School Diploma · $34,520
Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or…