Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Ohio

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Ohio

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


Hearing Aid Specialists SOC: 29-2092 No Degree	$65,000	$65,000	$31	260
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5012 No Degree	$64,970	$64,970	$31	290
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians SOC: 29-2010	$64,910	$64,910	$31	13,050
Occupational Therapy Assistants SOC: 31-2011	$64,770	$64,770	$31	3,890
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$64,770	$64,770	$31	3,730
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling SOC: 11-9072	$64,760	$64,760	$31	1,280
Signal and Track Switch Repairers SOC: 49-9097 No Degree	$64,700	$64,700	$31	150
First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$64,440	$64,440	$31	23,100
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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment SOC: 49-2094	$64,340	$64,340	$31	1,510
Paralegals and Legal Assistants SOC: 23-2011	$64,180	$64,180	$31	9,270
Athletes and Sports Competitors SOC: 27-2021 No Degree	$64,160	$64,160	$31	590
Architectural and Civil Drafters SOC: 17-3011	$64,030	$64,030	$31	2,860
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels SOC: 53-5021	$64,010	$64,010	$31	420
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 No Degree	$63,790	$63,790	$31	6,060
Interpreters and Translators SOC: 27-3091	$63,530	$63,530	$31	2,030
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$63,510	$63,510	$31	690
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Choreographers SOC: 27-2032 No Degree	$63,460	$63,460	$31	120
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists SOC: 25-4022	$63,350	$63,350	$30	4,820
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining SOC: 47-5022 No Degree	$63,300	$63,300	$30	1,120
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists SOC: 21-1092	$63,260	$63,260	$30	3,310
Tool and Die Makers SOC: 51-4111	$63,170	$63,170	$30	5,520
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders SOC: 51-9011 No Degree	$63,120	$63,120	$30	7,830
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$63,040	$63,040	$30	2,100
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators SOC: 47-2071 No Degree	$63,010	$63,010	$30	2,370
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Crane and Tower Operators SOC: 53-7021 No Degree	$63,000	$63,000	$30	1,780
Flight Attendants SOC: 53-2031 No Degree	$62,990	$62,990	$30	990
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,990	$62,990	$30	12,680
Carpenters SOC: 47-2031 No Degree	$62,590	$62,590	$30	18,450
Recreational Therapists SOC: 29-1125	$62,290	$62,290	$30	310
Food Science Technicians SOC: 19-4013	$62,220	$62,220	$30	230
Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$62,150	$62,150	$30	3,120
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders SOC: 53-7121 No Degree	$62,140	$62,140	$30	820
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses SOC: 29-2061	$62,020	$62,020	$30	39,900
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers SOC: 53-4022 No Degree	$61,930	$61,930	$30	280
Computer User Support Specialists SOC: 15-1232	$61,830	$61,830	$30	22,370
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$61,820	$61,820	$30	2,430
Riggers SOC: 49-9096 No Degree	$61,820	$61,820	$30	290
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters SOC: 53-4031 No Degree	$61,810	$61,810	$30	1,480
Film and Video Editors SOC: 27-4032	$61,780	$61,780	$30	340
Anthropologists and Archeologists SOC: 19-3091	$61,590	$61,590	$30	70
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Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers SOC: 49-2098 No Degree	$61,520	$61,520	$30	2,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers SOC: 51-9162	$61,360	$61,360	$30	2,370
Chefs and Head Cooks SOC: 35-1011 No Degree	$61,220	$61,220	$29	4,000
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$61,190	$61,190	$29	14,240
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers SOC: 47-2081 No Degree	$61,060	$61,060	$29	1,680
Surveying and Mapping Technicians SOC: 17-3031 No Degree	$60,800	$60,800	$29	1,350
Heavy and Tractor Trailer Truck Drivers SOC: 53-3032	$60,660	$60,660	$29	83,060
First Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers SOC: 39-1013 No Degree	$60,530	$60,530	$29	330
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors SOC: 21-1018	$60,090	$60,090	$29	18,020
Judicial Law Clerks SOC: 23-1012	$60,080	$60,080	$29	240

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.