Certified nursing assistants and certified occupational therapist assistants topped WalletHub's 2024 ranking of the best entry-level jobs.
WalletHub compared 108 entry-level positions based on 12 key metrics, including average starting salary, projected job growth by 2032 and median tenure with one employer.
The five best entry-level jobs
- Engineer
- Environmental health and safety engineer
- Certified nursing assistant
- Software engineer
- Safety representative
The five worst entry-level jobs
- Welder
- Boilermaker
- Benefits administrator
- Mechanical drafter
- Emergency dispatcher