Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Indiana

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Indiana

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


Carpenters SOC: 47-2031 No Degree	$64,950	$64,950	$31	15,240
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012	$64,940	$64,940	$31	1,480
Traffic Technicians SOC: 53-6041 No Degree	$64,930	$64,930	$31	120
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents SOC: 13-2081	$64,860	$64,860	$31	550
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3022	$64,800	$64,800	$31	1,040
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023 No Degree	$64,650	$64,650	$31	440
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators SOC: 33-9031 No Degree	$64,620	$64,620	$31	380
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3021	$64,560	$64,560	$31	480
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Career/technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1194	$64,440	$64,440	$31	2,250
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3026	$64,380	$64,380	$31	2,560
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011	$64,350	$64,350	$31	2,240
Hearing Aid Specialists SOC: 29-2092 No Degree	$64,300	$64,300	$31	310
Advertising Sales Agents SOC: 41-3011 No Degree	$64,070	$64,070	$31	1,410
Lighting Technicians SOC: 27-4015	$63,970	$63,970	$31	190
Property Appraisers and Assessors SOC: 13-2020	$63,840	$63,840	$31	1,940
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants SOC: 43-6011 No Degree	$63,760	$63,760	$31	5,060
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Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$63,680	$63,680	$31	1,040
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers SOC: 39-4031	$63,430	$63,430	$31	630
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys SOC: 27-3011	$63,420	$63,420	$30	1,040
Sound Engineering Technicians SOC: 27-4014	$63,410	$63,410	$30	50
Biological Technicians SOC: 19-4021	$63,350	$63,350	$30	1,020
Rail Car Repairers SOC: 49-3043 No Degree	$63,340	$63,340	$30	670
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2022	$63,170	$63,170	$30	11,700
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists SOC: 27-3023	$63,130	$63,130	$30	530
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Editors SOC: 27-3041	$63,020	$63,020	$30	830
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091	$62,930	$62,930	$30	1,380
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$62,710	$62,710	$30	690
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists SOC: 21-1092	$62,650	$62,650	$30	2,270
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-2021	$62,620	$62,620	$30	280
First Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers SOC: 37-1012 No Degree	$62,540	$62,540	$30	2,230
Marriage and Family Therapists SOC: 21-1013	$62,490	$62,490	$30	510
Social Science Research Assistants SOC: 19-4061	$62,450	$62,450	$30	210
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Firefighters SOC: 33-2011	$62,420	$62,420	$30	8,530
Directors, Religious Activities and Education SOC: 21-2021	$62,320	$62,320	$30	670
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians SOC: 19-5012 No Degree	$62,240	$62,240	$30	1,660
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,140	$62,140	$30	6,910
Graphic Designers SOC: 27-1024	$61,990	$61,990	$30	3,450
Mechanical Door Repairers SOC: 49-9011 No Degree	$61,960	$61,960	$30	780
Paralegals and Legal Assistants SOC: 23-2011	$61,830	$61,830	$30	5,910
Judicial Law Clerks SOC: 23-1012	$61,650	$61,650	$30	70
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Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers SOC: 51-6092 No Degree	$61,640	$61,640	$30	50
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$61,580	$61,580	$30	1,990
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers SOC: 49-2022	$61,250	$61,250	$29	2,050
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$61,200	$61,200	$29	8,840
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$61,080	$61,080	$29	1,520
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012	$61,000	$61,000	$29	5,610
Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers SOC: 53-3032	$60,950	$60,950	$29	59,090
Massage Therapists SOC: 31-9011	$60,880	$60,880	$29	1,480
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education SOC: 25-2021	$60,850	$60,850	$29	27,720
Career/technical Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2023	$60,750	$60,750	$29	70

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.