Entry-Level Opportunities

Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in New Mexico

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in New Mexico

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


News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists SOC: 27-3023	$64,650	$64,650	$31	170
Child, Family, and School Social Workers SOC: 21-1021	$63,790	$63,790	$31	2,990
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121 No Degree	$63,720	$63,720	$31	2,390
Industrial Machinery Mechanics SOC: 49-9041 No Degree	$63,550	$63,550	$31	2,780
Crane and Tower Operators SOC: 53-7021 No Degree	$63,550	$63,550	$31	290
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders SOC: 51-9011 No Degree	$63,230	$63,230	$30	170
Paramedics SOC: 29-2043	$63,150	$63,150	$30	810
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators SOC: 27-1013	$63,020	$63,020	$30	70
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Curators SOC: 25-4012	$62,670	$62,670	$30	140
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023 No Degree	$62,580	$62,580	$30	100
Surgical Assistants SOC: 29-9093	$62,530	$62,530	$30	130
First Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers SOC: 37-1012 No Degree	$62,420	$62,420	$30	530
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091	$62,290	$62,290	$30	660
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$62,270	$62,270	$30	250
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,250	$62,250	$30	1,570
Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$62,000	$62,000	$30	700
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers SOC: 53-7072 No Degree	$61,940	$61,940	$30	80
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters SOC: 47-2152 No Degree	$61,790	$61,790	$30	2,830
Recreational Therapists SOC: 29-1125	$61,680	$61,680	$30	100
Paralegals and Legal Assistants SOC: 23-2011	$61,530	$61,530	$30	1,740
Special Effects Artists and Animators SOC: 27-1014	$61,400	$61,400	$30	80
First Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers SOC: 39-1013 No Degree	$61,020	$61,020	$29	170
Machinists SOC: 51-4041 No Degree	$60,960	$60,960	$29	690
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents SOC: 13-2081	$60,460	$60,460	$29	190
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Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers SOC: 23-2093 No Degree	$60,450	$60,450	$29	480
Sheet Metal Workers SOC: 47-2211 No Degree	$59,950	$59,950	$29	640
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers SOC: 47-4090 No Degree	$59,890	$59,890	$29	420
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers SOC: 49-9052 No Degree	$59,840	$59,840	$29	350
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1122	$59,760	$59,760	$29	400
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$59,750	$59,750	$29	3,250
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$59,650	$59,650	$29	1,740
Electricians SOC: 47-2111 No Degree	$59,620	$59,620	$29	5,020
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Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$59,580	$59,580	$29	660
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$59,530	$59,530	$29	200
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators SOC: 43-5053 No Degree	$59,420	$59,420	$29	350
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers SOC: 47-2171 No Degree	$59,100	$59,100	$28	260
Insurance Sales Agents SOC: 41-3021 No Degree	$59,040	$59,040	$28	2,200
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071	$58,890	$58,890	$28	880
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$58,630	$58,630	$28	2,460
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$58,580	$58,580	$28	540
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Wind Turbine Service Technicians SOC: 49-9081	$58,560	$58,560	$28	330
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$58,430	$58,430	$28	1,040
Photographers SOC: 27-4021 No Degree	$58,220	$58,220	$28	230
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers SOC: 49-2098 No Degree	$58,080	$58,080	$28	630
Graphic Designers SOC: 27-1024	$57,870	$57,870	$28	850
Film and Video Editors SOC: 27-4032	$57,870	$57,870	$28	160
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011	$57,740	$57,740	$28	690
Surveying and Mapping Technicians SOC: 17-3031 No Degree	$57,730	$57,730	$28	610
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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors SOC: 25-3011	$57,660	$57,660	$28	210
Carpenters SOC: 47-2031 No Degree	$57,430	$57,430	$28	3,630

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.