Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Michigan

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Michigan

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


Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$64,590	$64,590	$31	3,840
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$64,490	$64,490	$31	12,590
Real Estate Sales Agents SOC: 41-9022 No Degree	$64,380	$64,380	$31	2,210
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$64,360	$64,360	$31	7,560
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers SOC: 49-2022	$64,150	$64,150	$31	3,940
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$63,970	$63,970	$31	1,070
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs SOC: 43-4061 No Degree	$63,960	$63,960	$31	5,060
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$63,760	$63,760	$31	14,600
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Hearing Aid Specialists SOC: 29-2092 No Degree	$63,610	$63,610	$31	460
Structural Iron and Steel Workers SOC: 47-2221 No Degree	$63,580	$63,580	$31	1,750
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$63,480	$63,480	$31	2,340
Airfield Operations Specialists SOC: 53-2022 No Degree	$63,350	$63,350	$30	440
Correctional Officers and Jailers SOC: 33-3012 No Degree	$63,120	$63,120	$30	8,220
Tapers SOC: 47-2082 No Degree	$63,060	$63,060	$30	190
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$63,020	$63,020	$30	3,940
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers SOC: 21-1023	$62,940	$62,940	$30	4,620
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012	$62,900	$62,900	$30	9,170
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3022	$62,890	$62,890	$30	2,930
Insulation Workers, Mechanical SOC: 47-2132 No Degree	$62,890	$62,890	$30	650
Meter Readers, Utilities SOC: 43-5041 No Degree	$62,870	$62,870	$30	270
Chefs and Head Cooks SOC: 35-1011 No Degree	$62,460	$62,460	$30	5,360
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels SOC: 53-5021	$62,290	$62,290	$30	640
Avionics Technicians SOC: 49-2091	$62,250	$62,250	$30	300
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011	$62,210	$62,210	$30	2,100
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Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,190	$62,190	$30	11,610
Interior Designers SOC: 27-1025	$62,180	$62,180	$30	1,930
Rail Car Repairers SOC: 49-3043 No Degree	$62,180	$62,180	$30	370
First Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers SOC: 39-1013 No Degree	$62,170	$62,170	$30	1,000
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$62,140	$62,140	$30	9,020
Carpenters SOC: 47-2031 No Degree	$62,140	$62,140	$30	18,590
Stonemasons SOC: 47-2022 No Degree	$62,120	$62,120	$30	130
Coaches and Scouts SOC: 27-2022	$62,080	$62,080	$30	7,910
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Continuous Mining Machine Operators SOC: 47-5041 No Degree	$61,860	$61,860	$30	180
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2010	$61,840	$61,840	$30	10,000
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$61,790	$61,790	$30	870
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-2021	$61,590	$61,590	$30	410
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians SOC: 19-4043	$61,580	$61,580	$30	150
Roofers SOC: 47-2181 No Degree	$61,450	$61,450	$30	3,090
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$61,340	$61,340	$29	2,220
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$61,240	$61,240	$29	560
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Child, Family, and School Social Workers SOC: 21-1021	$61,060	$61,060	$29	15,760
Automotive Body and Related Repairers SOC: 49-3021 No Degree	$60,930	$60,930	$29	5,010
Recreational Therapists SOC: 29-1125	$60,860	$60,860	$29	590
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators SOC: 43-5053 No Degree	$60,850	$60,850	$29	3,370
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers SOC: 39-4031	$60,660	$60,660	$29	810
Animal Scientists SOC: 19-1011	$60,600	$60,600	$29	80
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4192 No Degree	$60,490	$60,490	$29	160
Social Science Research Assistants SOC: 19-4061	$60,480	$60,480	$29	750
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Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5012 No Degree	$60,310	$60,310	$29	70
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1041 No Degree	$60,270	$60,270	$29	90

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.