High demand jobs in North Carolina that require only on-the-job training (OJT) after high school
Short OJT - less than one monthModerate OJT - 1 to 12 months
Long OJT - more than one year
Short OJT (less than one month) listed by top-paying entry-level NC salaries
Moderate OJT (1 to 12 months) listed by top-paying entry-level NC salaries
| Occupation | entry-level NC salaries |
|---|---|
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $25,830 |
| Sales Representatives, Services, all other | $25,420 |
| Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer | $23,100 |
| Dental Assistants | $22,790 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $22,460 |
| Tapers | $22,230 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $21,250 |
| Travel Guides | $19,740 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | $19,700 |
| Medical Assistants | $19,500 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $18,990 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $18,900 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $18,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $18,030 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $18,020 |
| Pest Control Workers | $17,690 |
| Residential Advisors | $17,580 |
| Sales and Related Workers, all other | $16,480 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $16,480 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $16,060 |
| Tax Preparers | $16,010 |
| Construction Laborers | $15,870 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $15,640 |
| Fence Erectors | $15,430 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $14,200 |
| Tour Guides and Escorts | $13,570 |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $12,960 |
Long OJT (more than a year) listed by top-paying entry-level NC salaries
| Occupation | entry-level NC salaries |
|---|---|
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | $22,970 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $22,730 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $22,490 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $22,490 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | $22,400 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians | $22,300 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $21,630 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $20,960 |
| Tile and Marble Setters | $19,030 |
| .shtml>Coaches and Scouts | $16,410 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $13,760 |
Data are from the NC Employment Security Commission - Labor Market Information (www.ncesc.com)
Entry-level salaries can be used as a quick comparison to see how much money you will make when you are fresh out of school. You should also consider the average and maximum salaries since these can vary from career to career. Some careers may have high entry-level salaries and may not raise much over the term of your career. Some careers might have a low entry level salary, but might raise a lot over the years that you work.
This information is from the North Carolina Career Outlook Handbook.
This research was compiled and analyzed by Chris Droessler