Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Arizona

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Arizona

Starting your career without a college degree doesn't mean limiting your earning potential. Arizona 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 Arizona


Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$64,970	$64,970	$31	2,010
Dietitians and Nutritionists SOC: 29-1031	$64,960	$64,960	$31	1,800
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5012 No Degree	$64,700	$64,700	$31	30
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors SOC: 25-3011	$64,480	$64,480	$31	570
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2031	$64,440	$64,440	$31	21,190
Electricians SOC: 47-2111 No Degree	$64,220	$64,220	$31	21,140
Brokerage Clerks SOC: 43-4011 No Degree	$64,030	$64,030	$31	940
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$63,820	$63,820	$31	5,140
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Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$63,650	$63,650	$31	5,300
Graphic Designers SOC: 27-1024	$63,570	$63,570	$31	3,560
Continuous Mining Machine Operators SOC: 47-5041 No Degree	$63,380	$63,380	$30	2,850
Millwrights SOC: 49-9044 No Degree	$63,360	$63,360	$30	450
Writers and Authors SOC: 27-3043	$63,240	$63,240	$30	600
Medical Equipment Repairers SOC: 49-9062	$63,190	$63,190	$30	2,630
Traffic Technicians SOC: 53-6041 No Degree	$63,110	$63,110	$30	310
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023 No Degree	$62,940	$62,940	$30	850
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Flight Attendants SOC: 53-2031 No Degree	$62,820	$62,820	$30	4,590
Tax Preparers SOC: 13-2082 No Degree	$62,650	$62,650	$30	2,240
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners SOC: 13-1121	$62,650	$62,650	$30	3,440
Judicial Law Clerks SOC: 23-1012	$62,480	$62,480	$30	250
Private Detectives and Investigators SOC: 33-9021 No Degree	$62,410	$62,410	$30	790
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists SOC: 21-1092	$62,370	$62,370	$30	1,100
Structural Iron and Steel Workers SOC: 47-2221 No Degree	$62,360	$62,360	$30	3,980
Special Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2057	$62,350	$62,350	$30	580
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Tool and Die Makers SOC: 51-4111	$62,290	$62,290	$30	310
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042	$62,210	$62,210	$30	590
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$62,140	$62,140	$30	1,190
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2022	$62,000	$62,000	$30	9,020
Social Science Research Assistants SOC: 19-4061	$61,990	$61,990	$30	1,020
Pipelayers SOC: 47-2151 No Degree	$61,690	$61,690	$30	480
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$61,670	$61,670	$30	1,990
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$61,660	$61,660	$30	1,380
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators SOC: 47-2073 No Degree	$61,520	$61,520	$30	13,200
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012	$61,270	$61,270	$29	7,330
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$61,260	$61,260	$29	9,780
Special Education Teachers, Preschool SOC: 25-2051	$61,160	$61,160	$29	330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031 No Degree	$61,160	$61,160	$29	3,950
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars SOC: 29-9021	$60,940	$60,940	$29	900
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$60,900	$60,900	$29	10,860
First Line Supervisors of Security Workers SOC: 33-1091 No Degree	$60,880	$60,880	$29	1,550
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Firefighters SOC: 33-2011	$60,850	$60,850	$29	7,500
Brickmasons and Blockmasons SOC: 47-2021 No Degree	$60,830	$60,830	$29	1,190
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers SOC: 49-2098 No Degree	$60,620	$60,620	$29	2,040
Maintenance Workers, Machinery SOC: 49-9043 No Degree	$60,410	$60,410	$29	440
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers SOC: 41-2012 No Degree	$60,360	$60,360	$29	680
Chefs and Head Cooks SOC: 35-1011 No Degree	$60,330	$60,330	$29	4,080
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071	$59,980	$59,980	$29	1,310
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators SOC: 47-2071 No Degree	$59,760	$59,760	$29	170
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Machinists SOC: 51-4041 No Degree	$59,750	$59,750	$29	4,330
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 No Degree	$59,530	$59,530	$29	7,520

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.