Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Alaska

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Alaska

Starting your career without a college degree doesn't mean limiting your earning potential. Alaska offers numerous entry-level opportunities that provide competitive salaries, career growth potential, and on-the-job training. The occupations listed below are ideal for new graduates, career changers, and those entering the workforce for the first time.

Career Growth Potential

These roles often provide opportunities for advancement through experience, certifications, and specialized training. Many employers offer on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, or tuition assistance for further education if you choose to pursue additional qualifications later.

How to Get Started

To get started, research the specific requirements for your target occupation, including any necessary licenses, certifications, or training programs. Many of these roles offer immediate employment opportunities with competitive starting salaries.

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Great starting positions for new graduates and career changers, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Entry-Level Jobs in Alaska


Computer User Support Specialists SOC: 15-1232	$65,000	$65,000	$31	950
Sailors and Marine Oilers SOC: 53-5011 No Degree	$64,800	$64,800	$31	480
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-9124 No Degree	$64,740	$64,740	$31	140
Riggers SOC: 49-9096 No Degree	$64,730	$64,730	$31	40
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance SOC: 43-5032 No Degree	$64,690	$64,690	$31	570
Medical Records Specialists SOC: 29-2072	$64,440	$64,440	$31	1,070
Automotive Body and Related Repairers SOC: 49-3021 No Degree	$64,240	$64,240	$31	270
Painters, Construction and Maintenance SOC: 47-2141 No Degree	$64,220	$64,220	$31	440
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Fence Erectors SOC: 47-4031 No Degree	$64,000	$64,000	$31	40
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2056	$63,720	$63,720	$31	380
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5071 No Degree	$63,620	$63,620	$31	430
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General SOC: 49-9071 No Degree	$63,330	$63,330	$30	4,590
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs SOC: 43-4061 No Degree	$63,160	$63,160	$30	400
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-9021 No Degree	$63,070	$63,070	$30	60
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks SOC: 43-3051 No Degree	$62,990	$62,990	$30	360
Light Truck Drivers SOC: 53-3033 No Degree	$62,940	$62,940	$30	1,790
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Insurance Sales Agents SOC: 41-3021 No Degree	$62,800	$62,800	$30	540
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters SOC: 51-2041 No Degree	$62,740	$62,740	$30	70
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$62,580	$62,580	$30	60
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,380	$62,380	$30	450
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$62,190	$62,190	$30	380
Private Detectives and Investigators SOC: 33-9021 No Degree	$62,190	$62,190	$30	70
Meter Readers, Utilities SOC: 43-5041 No Degree	$62,030	$62,030	$30	40
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners SOC: 47-4071 No Degree	$61,530	$61,530	$30	280
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First Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services SOC: 39-1014 No Degree	$61,060	$61,060	$29	490
Animal Control Workers SOC: 33-9011 No Degree	$60,730	$60,730	$29	30
Advertising Sales Agents SOC: 41-3011 No Degree	$60,580	$60,580	$29	230
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants SOC: 43-6012 No Degree	$60,560	$60,560	$29	660
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers SOC: 21-1023	$60,380	$60,380	$29	250
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012	$59,690	$59,690	$29	160
Highway Maintenance Workers SOC: 47-4051 No Degree	$59,650	$59,650	$29	50
Physical Therapist Aides SOC: 31-2022 No Degree	$59,620	$59,620	$29	110
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Chefs and Head Cooks SOC: 35-1011 No Degree	$59,430	$59,430	$29	680
Occupational Therapy Assistants SOC: 31-2011	$59,400	$59,400	$29	60
Construction Laborers SOC: 47-2061 No Degree	$59,270	$59,270	$29	3,690
Museum Technicians and Conservators SOC: 25-4013	$59,240	$59,240	$28	60
First Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers SOC: 41-1011 No Degree	$59,190	$59,190	$28	3,030
Firefighters SOC: 33-2011	$59,190	$59,190	$28	1,040
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics SOC: 49-3053 No Degree	$58,930	$58,930	$28	50
Emergency Medical Technicians SOC: 29-2042	$58,800	$58,800	$28	310
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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping SOC: 43-4161	$58,730	$58,730	$28	260
Home Appliance Repairers SOC: 49-9031 No Degree	$58,720	$58,720	$28	100
Biological Technicians SOC: 19-4021	$58,040	$58,040	$28	410
Opticians, Dispensing SOC: 29-2081 No Degree	$57,900	$57,900	$28	90
Cargo and Freight Agents SOC: 43-5011 No Degree	$57,880	$57,880	$28	580
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners SOC: 13-1121	$57,670	$57,670	$28	150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks SOC: 43-3031	$57,640	$57,640	$28	4,580
Bill and Account Collectors SOC: 43-3011 No Degree	$57,550	$57,550	$28	310
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Psychiatric Technicians SOC: 29-2053	$57,280	$57,280	$28	340
First Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers SOC: 37-1011 No Degree	$57,260	$57,260	$28	600

About Entry-Level Careers

Entry-level positions provide excellent opportunities to start your career and build valuable experience. These roles typically offer growth potential and advancement paths through:

Mentorship and professional development programs
Skills training and certification opportunities
Performance-based advancement
Cross-departmental exposure and experience
Leadership development pathways

The jobs shown above represent excellent starting positions with salary ranges typically between $35,000 and $65,000, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.