Entry-Level Opportunities

Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Nebraska

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Nebraska

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


Career/technical Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2032	$64,990	$64,990	$31	1,310
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC: 13-1161	$64,970	$64,970	$31	3,780
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$64,830	$64,830	$31	3,530
Electrical and Electronics Drafters SOC: 17-3012	$64,780	$64,780	$31	190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$64,560	$64,560	$31	4,580
Structural Iron and Steel Workers SOC: 47-2221 No Degree	$64,390	$64,390	$31	610
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare SOC: 11-9031	$64,310	$64,310	$31	550
Mechanical Drafters SOC: 17-3013	$64,230	$64,230	$31	530
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Correctional Officers and Jailers SOC: 33-3012 No Degree	$64,120	$64,120	$31	3,250
Landscape Architects SOC: 17-1012	$64,020	$64,020	$31	190
History Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1125	$63,970	$63,970	$31	190
Electricians SOC: 47-2111 No Degree	$63,960	$63,960	$31	6,440
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers SOC: 39-4031	$63,910	$63,910	$31	210
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators SOC: 53-7071 No Degree	$63,830	$63,830	$31	40
Cargo and Freight Agents SOC: 43-5011 No Degree	$63,790	$63,790	$31	390
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education SOC: 25-2021	$63,730	$63,730	$31	8,710
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Riggers SOC: 49-9096 No Degree	$63,710	$63,710	$31	100
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists SOC: 21-1092	$63,710	$63,710	$31	560
Healthcare Social Workers SOC: 21-1022	$63,680	$63,680	$31	980
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2022	$63,630	$63,630	$31	4,150
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education SOC: 25-2012	$63,530	$63,530	$31	1,120
First Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 No Degree	$63,530	$63,530	$31	90
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$63,510	$63,510	$31	280
Paralegals and Legal Assistants SOC: 23-2011	$63,480	$63,480	$31	1,630
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Brokerage Clerks SOC: 43-4011 No Degree	$63,470	$63,470	$31	440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers SOC: 51-9162	$63,370	$63,370	$30	70
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$63,200	$63,200	$30	1,200
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents SOC: 13-2081	$63,040	$63,040	$30	180
Massage Therapists SOC: 31-9011	$63,020	$63,020	$30	270
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3026	$62,550	$62,550	$30	240
Occupational Therapy Assistants SOC: 31-2011	$62,520	$62,520	$30	210
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012	$62,370	$62,370	$30	470
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Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$62,140	$62,140	$30	270
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2010	$62,070	$62,070	$30	1,930
Medical Appliance Technicians SOC: 51-9082 No Degree	$61,940	$61,940	$30	170
Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$61,890	$61,890	$30	980
Curators SOC: 25-4012	$61,750	$61,750	$30	120
Fence Erectors SOC: 47-4031 No Degree	$61,720	$61,720	$30	190
Crane and Tower Operators SOC: 53-7021 No Degree	$61,510	$61,510	$30	410
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5013 No Degree	$61,450	$61,450	$30	30
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Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers SOC: 49-2022	$61,420	$61,420	$30	1,430
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4022 No Degree	$61,420	$61,420	$30	200
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$61,400	$61,400	$30	2,150
Special Education Teachers, Preschool SOC: 25-2051	$61,320	$61,320	$29	80
Farm and Home Management Educators SOC: 25-9021	$61,260	$61,260	$29	90
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$61,050	$61,050	$29	3,020
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars SOC: 29-9021	$60,930	$60,930	$29	260
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators SOC: 43-5053 No Degree	$60,920	$60,920	$29	640
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Survey Researchers SOC: 19-3022	$60,890	$60,890	$29	210
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$60,730	$60,730	$29	80

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.