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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Nevada

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


Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners SOC: 27-3092	$64,810	$64,810	$31	70
Graphic Designers SOC: 27-1024	$64,700	$64,700	$31	1,570
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-9012 No Degree	$64,590	$64,590	$31	270
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121 No Degree	$64,590	$64,590	$31	1,600
Sheet Metal Workers SOC: 47-2211 No Degree	$64,490	$64,490	$31	1,270
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors SOC: 21-1018	$64,350	$64,350	$31	1,810
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$64,300	$64,300	$31	6,290
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers SOC: 51-9162	$64,300	$64,300	$31	130
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Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 No Degree	$64,150	$64,150	$31	3,290
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors SOC: 53-7081 No Degree	$64,120	$64,120	$31	770
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers SOC: 11-9141 No Degree	$64,060	$64,060	$31	5,630
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers SOC: 49-2022	$64,040	$64,040	$31	890
Writers and Authors SOC: 27-3043	$63,980	$63,980	$31	190
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2058	$63,920	$63,920	$31	350
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers SOC: 21-1023	$63,790	$63,790	$31	1,100
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$63,760	$63,760	$31	180
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers SOC: 53-7072 No Degree	$63,610	$63,610	$31	150
Community Health Workers SOC: 21-1094 No Degree	$63,550	$63,550	$31	670
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians SOC: 49-3041 No Degree	$63,540	$63,540	$31	70
Traffic Technicians SOC: 53-6041 No Degree	$63,460	$63,460	$31	190
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$63,350	$63,350	$30	4,170
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042	$63,280	$63,280	$30	390
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$63,090	$63,090	$30	2,530
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners SOC: 13-1121	$62,550	$62,550	$30	2,060
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Directors, Religious Activities and Education SOC: 21-2021	$62,390	$62,390	$30	90
Carpet Installers SOC: 47-2041 No Degree	$62,380	$62,380	$30	710
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$62,280	$62,280	$30	460
Pipelayers SOC: 47-2151 No Degree	$62,160	$62,160	$30	450
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$62,150	$62,150	$30	1,350
Paramedics SOC: 29-2043	$61,990	$61,990	$30	950
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders SOC: 51-9021 No Degree	$61,990	$61,990	$30	660
Lighting Technicians SOC: 27-4015	$61,920	$61,920	$30	390
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Computer User Support Specialists SOC: 15-1232	$61,790	$61,790	$30	6,560
Public Safety Telecommunicators SOC: 43-5031 No Degree	$61,580	$61,580	$30	1,010
Career/technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1194	$61,480	$61,480	$30	950
Parking Enforcement Workers SOC: 33-3041 No Degree	$61,390	$61,390	$30	40
Plasterers and Stucco Masons SOC: 47-2161 No Degree	$61,210	$61,210	$29	1,150
Set and Exhibit Designers SOC: 27-1027	$61,140	$61,140	$29	180
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$60,920	$60,920	$29	2,190
Insurance Sales Agents SOC: 41-3021 No Degree	$60,800	$60,800	$29	4,200
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers SOC: 49-2092 No Degree	$60,700	$60,700	$29	30
Special Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2057	$60,690	$60,690	$29	290
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023 No Degree	$60,530	$60,530	$29	1,350
Massage Therapists SOC: 31-9011	$60,240	$60,240	$29	1,620
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071	$60,220	$60,220	$29	750
First Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 No Degree	$59,900	$59,900	$29	130
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers SOC: 51-9061 No Degree	$59,840	$59,840	$29	4,040
Coaches and Scouts SOC: 27-2022	$59,780	$59,780	$29	2,390
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Painters, Construction and Maintenance SOC: 47-2141 No Degree	$59,610	$59,610	$29	4,120
Motorcycle Mechanics SOC: 49-3052	$59,570	$59,570	$29	110

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.