Best Paying Entry-Level Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Best Entry-Level Jobs Without a Degree in Pennsylvania

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


Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles SOC: 47-2042 No Degree	$64,910	$64,910	$31	720
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers SOC: 49-9021	$64,880	$64,880	$31	15,880
Medical Appliance Technicians SOC: 51-9082 No Degree	$64,780	$64,780	$31	200
First Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers SOC: 39-1013 No Degree	$64,710	$64,710	$31	700
Correctional Officers and Jailers SOC: 33-3012 No Degree	$64,650	$64,650	$31	15,560
Coaches and Scouts SOC: 27-2022	$64,540	$64,540	$31	8,170
Property Appraisers and Assessors SOC: 13-2020	$64,480	$64,480	$31	1,430
Lighting Technicians SOC: 27-4015	$64,280	$64,280	$31	100
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First Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors SOC: 53-1047 No Degree	$64,260	$64,260	$31	23,690
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians SOC: 19-5012 No Degree	$64,210	$64,210	$31	1,020
Interpreters and Translators SOC: 27-3091	$64,190	$64,190	$31	1,420
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators SOC: 51-8031 No Degree	$64,020	$64,020	$31	4,660
Model Makers, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4061 No Degree	$63,870	$63,870	$31	40
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators SOC: 53-7071 No Degree	$63,870	$63,870	$31	300
Physical Therapist Assistants SOC: 31-2021	$63,820	$63,820	$31	4,270
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031	$63,760	$63,760	$31	900
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Paramedics SOC: 29-2043	$63,560	$63,560	$31	4,750
Surgical Technologists SOC: 29-2055	$63,480	$63,480	$31	4,490
Traffic Technicians SOC: 53-6041 No Degree	$63,460	$63,460	$31	60
Transportation Security Screeners SOC: 33-9093 No Degree	$63,390	$63,390	$30	1,460
Embalmers SOC: 39-4011	$63,310	$63,310	$30	50
Carpenters SOC: 47-2031 No Degree	$63,220	$63,220	$30	30,630
Riggers SOC: 49-9096 No Degree	$62,960	$62,960	$30	360
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents SOC: 13-2081	$62,930	$62,930	$30	3,540
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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers SOC: 49-2092 No Degree	$62,910	$62,910	$30	1,480
Massage Therapists SOC: 31-9011	$62,910	$62,910	$30	2,990
Stonemasons SOC: 47-2022 No Degree	$62,840	$62,840	$30	160
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists SOC: 49-3031 No Degree	$62,680	$62,680	$30	12,630
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers SOC: 23-2093 No Degree	$62,640	$62,640	$30	2,220
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091	$62,510	$62,510	$30	1,870
Postal Service Mail Carriers SOC: 43-5052 No Degree	$62,460	$62,460	$30	13,900
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners SOC: 13-1121	$62,390	$62,390	$30	3,940
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Chemical Technicians SOC: 19-4031	$62,260	$62,260	$30	2,710
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic SOC: 51-4023 No Degree	$62,240	$62,240	$30	3,070
Archivists SOC: 25-4011	$62,210	$62,210	$30	360
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers SOC: 47-2051 No Degree	$62,030	$62,030	$30	5,180
Fire Inspectors and Investigators SOC: 33-2021	$61,990	$61,990	$30	280
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers SOC: 47-2081 No Degree	$61,980	$61,980	$30	1,690
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors SOC: 25-3011	$61,820	$61,820	$30	790
First Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers SOC: 45-1011 No Degree	$61,780	$61,780	$30	530
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Tool and Die Makers SOC: 51-4111	$61,690	$61,690	$30	3,380
Audio and Video Technicians SOC: 27-4011	$61,630	$61,630	$30	3,080
Glaziers SOC: 47-2121 No Degree	$61,470	$61,470	$30	1,510
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers SOC: 53-7072 No Degree	$61,450	$61,450	$30	190
Computer User Support Specialists SOC: 15-1232	$61,040	$61,040	$29	30,560
Hearing Aid Specialists SOC: 29-2092 No Degree	$60,960	$60,960	$29	870
Postal Service Clerks SOC: 43-5051 No Degree	$60,890	$60,890	$29	3,650
Credit Counselors SOC: 13-2071	$60,680	$60,680	$29	1,110
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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks SOC: 43-5061 No Degree	$60,680	$60,680	$29	8,790
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas SOC: 47-5023 No Degree	$60,520	$60,520	$29	730

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.