25 entry-level jobs that pay well and are projected to grow over the decade
- Some entry-level jobs are projected to see large employment growth over the decade.
- This includes software developers and different types of nurses.
- Here are 25 jobs that typically require no related work experience, earn at least the median annual wage, and are projected to grow from 2020 to 2030.
25. Middle school teachers (except special and career/technical education)
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 44,800
Median annual wage in May 2020: $60,810
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
24. Speech-language pathologists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 45,400
Median annual wage in May 2020: $80,480
Typical educational requirements: Master's degree
23. Massage therapists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 46,500
Median annual wage in May 2020: $43,620
Typical educational requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
22. Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 48,600
Median annual wage in May 2020: $65,540
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
21. Physical therapists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 49,100
Median annual wage in May 2020: $91,010
Typical educational requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
20. Construction managers
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 51,400
Median annual wage in May 2020: $97,180
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
19. Logisticians
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 56,400
Median annual wage in May 2020: $76,270
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
18. Computer user support specialists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 58,000
Median annual wage in May 2020: $52,690
Typical educational requirements: Some college, no degree
17. Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing (except technical and scientific products)
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 59,400
Median annual wage in May 2020: $62,070
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
16. Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 63,800
Median annual wage in May 2020: $48,820
Typical educational requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
15. Electricians
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 66,100
Median annual wage in May 2020: $56,900
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
14. Human resources specialists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 70,200
Median annual wage in May 2020: $63,490
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
13. Lawyers
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 71,500
Median annual wage in May 2020: $126,930
Typical educational requirements: Doctoral or professional degree
12. Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 75,100
Median annual wage in May 2020: $47,660
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
11. Secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education)
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 78,200
Median annual wage in May 2020: $62,870
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
10. Industrial machinery mechanics
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 83,600
Median annual wage in May 2020: $55,490
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
9. Accountants and auditors
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 96,000
Median annual wage in May 2020: $73,560
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
8. Sales representatives of services (except advertising, insurance, financial services, and travel)
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 97,000
Median annual wage in May 2020: $58,770
Typical educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
7. All other project management specialists and business operations specialists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 99,200
Median annual wage in May 2020: $77,420
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
This is a catchall title that includes occupations like sustainability specialists and online merchants.
6. Elementary school teachers (except special education)
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 101,700
Median annual wage in May 2020: $60,940
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
5. Nurse practitioners
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 114,900
Median annual wage in May 2020: $111,680
Typical educational requirements: Master's degree
4. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 122,100
Median annual wage in May 2020: $47,130
Typical educational requirements: Postsecondary nondegree award
3. Market research analysts and marketing specialists
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 163,600
Median annual wage in May 2020: $65,810
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
2. Registered nurses
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 276,800
Median annual wage in May 2020: $75,330
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
1. Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers
Projected new jobs between 2020 and 2030: 409,500
Median annual wage in May 2020: $110,140
Typical educational requirements: Bachelor's degree
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