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Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Montana

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Montana

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


Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$64,940	$64,940	$31	640
Stonemasons SOC: 47-2022 No Degree	$64,750	$64,750	$31	160
Sheet Metal Workers SOC: 47-2211 No Degree	$64,660	$64,660	$31	410
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$64,610	$64,610	$31	1,990
Structural Iron and Steel Workers SOC: 47-2221 No Degree	$64,530	$64,530	$31	130
Fundraisers SOC: 13-1131	$64,490	$64,490	$31	700
Skincare Specialists SOC: 39-5094	$64,470	$64,470	$31	280
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators SOC: 23-1022	$64,320	$64,320	$31	40
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Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners SOC: 27-3092	$64,270	$64,270	$31	50
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3025	$64,160	$64,160	$31	80
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$64,140	$64,140	$31	240
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2058	$63,830	$63,830	$31	480
Wellhead Pumpers SOC: 53-7073 No Degree	$63,560	$63,560	$31	90
Interior Designers SOC: 27-1025	$63,500	$63,500	$31	290
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012	$63,490	$63,490	$31	390
First Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 No Degree	$63,480	$63,480	$31	260
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators SOC: 47-2073 No Degree	$63,350	$63,350	$30	3,750
Special Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2057	$63,270	$63,270	$30	190
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers SOC: 51-9061 No Degree	$63,230	$63,230	$30	580
Clergy SOC: 21-2011	$63,190	$63,190	$30	680
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012	$63,130	$63,130	$30	890
First Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers SOC: 37-1012 No Degree	$62,760	$62,760	$30	650
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$62,350	$62,350	$30	1,620
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-2097	$62,260	$62,260	$30	60
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$62,260	$62,260	$30	1,230
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians SOC: 19-4043	$62,180	$62,180	$30	100
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 No Degree	$62,150	$62,150	$30	780
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door SOC: 49-9012 No Degree	$61,990	$61,990	$30	50
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants SOC: 43-6011 No Degree	$61,870	$61,870	$30	550
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3022	$61,730	$61,730	$30	310
Fish and Game Wardens SOC: 33-3031	$61,670	$61,670	$30	70
Graphic Designers SOC: 27-1024	$61,670	$61,670	$30	610
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Career/technical Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2032	$61,610	$61,610	$30	260
Chefs and Head Cooks SOC: 35-1011 No Degree	$61,580	$61,580	$30	720
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031 No Degree	$61,570	$61,570	$30	690
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042	$61,570	$61,570	$30	70
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2031	$61,550	$61,550	$30	3,670
Machinists SOC: 51-4041 No Degree	$61,530	$61,530	$30	630
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians SOC: 49-3041 No Degree	$61,350	$61,350	$30	400
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors SOC: 25-3011	$61,300	$61,300	$29	110
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2022	$61,240	$61,240	$29	1,980
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$61,070	$61,070	$29	830
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$60,940	$60,940	$29	1,230
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists SOC: 21-1092	$60,620	$60,620	$29	360
Career/technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1194	$60,590	$60,590	$29	430
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors SOC: 21-1018	$60,590	$60,590	$29	1,820
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$60,440	$60,440	$29	490
Highway Maintenance Workers SOC: 47-4051 No Degree	$60,320	$60,320	$29	1,140
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Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers SOC: 11-9141 No Degree	$60,160	$60,160	$29	1,130
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers SOC: 47-2081 No Degree	$59,910	$59,910	$29	170

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.