Entry-Level Opportunities

Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in North Dakota

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in North Dakota

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


Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants SOC: 43-6011 No Degree	$64,900	$64,900	$31	540
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121 No Degree	$64,880	$64,880	$31	2,590
Millwrights SOC: 49-9044 No Degree	$64,840	$64,840	$31	170
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers SOC: 11-9141 No Degree	$64,710	$64,710	$31	590
Cargo and Freight Agents SOC: 43-5011 No Degree	$64,630	$64,630	$31	380
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$64,550	$64,550	$31	570
Conveyor Operators and Tenders SOC: 53-7011 No Degree	$64,540	$64,540	$31	80
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5013 No Degree	$64,310	$64,310	$31	3,000
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Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials SOC: 27-2023 No Degree	$64,260	$64,260	$31	180
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071	$63,950	$63,950	$31	160
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders SOC: 51-3091 No Degree	$63,860	$63,860	$31	30
Machinists SOC: 51-4041 No Degree	$63,830	$63,830	$31	560
Avionics Technicians SOC: 49-2091	$63,760	$63,760	$31	80
Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers SOC: 53-3032	$63,330	$63,330	$30	11,870
Paramedics SOC: 29-2043	$63,230	$63,230	$30	220
Special Education Teachers, Preschool SOC: 25-2051	$63,130	$63,130	$30	50
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First Line Supervisors of Security Workers SOC: 33-1091 No Degree	$63,130	$63,130	$30	100
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians SOC: 49-3051 No Degree	$63,100	$63,100	$30	70
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders SOC: 53-7121 No Degree	$62,910	$62,910	$30	310
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2058	$62,880	$62,880	$30	520
Health Education Specialists SOC: 21-1091	$62,870	$62,870	$30	200
Producers and Directors SOC: 27-2012	$62,700	$62,700	$30	170
Career/technical Education Teachers, Secondary School SOC: 25-2032	$62,660	$62,660	$30	640
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers SOC: 21-1023	$62,610	$62,610	$30	240
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Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2010	$62,250	$62,250	$30	1,370
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$62,230	$62,230	$30	1,920
Highway Maintenance Workers SOC: 47-4051 No Degree	$62,150	$62,150	$30	1,240
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031 No Degree	$62,080	$62,080	$30	550
Tax Preparers SOC: 13-2082 No Degree	$62,070	$62,070	$30	220
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2031	$61,830	$61,830	$30	3,070
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors SOC: 21-1012	$61,790	$61,790	$30	840
Agricultural Inspectors SOC: 45-2011	$61,780	$61,780	$30	80
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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks SOC: 43-3051 No Degree	$61,350	$61,350	$30	300
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$60,860	$60,860	$29	370
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/technical Education SOC: 25-2022	$60,780	$60,780	$29	1,400
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$60,640	$60,640	$29	800
Advertising Sales Agents SOC: 41-3011 No Degree	$60,580	$60,580	$29	260
Roofers SOC: 47-2181 No Degree	$60,540	$60,540	$29	290
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians SOC: 19-5012 No Degree	$60,530	$60,530	$29	150
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health SOC: 19-4042	$60,510	$60,510	$29	140
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Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$60,490	$60,490	$29	120
Editors SOC: 27-3041	$60,420	$60,420	$29	200
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$60,320	$60,320	$29	110
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators SOC: 43-5053 No Degree	$60,290	$60,290	$29	240
Interior Designers SOC: 27-1025	$60,190	$60,190	$29	160
Community Health Workers SOC: 21-1094 No Degree	$60,120	$60,120	$29	90
Special Education Teachers, Middle School SOC: 25-2057	$60,110	$60,110	$29	200
Lodging Managers SOC: 11-9081 No Degree	$59,820	$59,820	$29	270
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Insulation Workers, Mechanical SOC: 47-2132 No Degree	$59,780	$59,780	$29	400
Automotive Body and Related Repairers SOC: 49-3021 No Degree	$59,770	$59,770	$29	680

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.