Entry-Level Jobs That Pay More Than $50k

[Eleni]

Most American workers enjoy a high standard of living, certainly when compared with the wages earned by workers throughout the rest of the world. According to surveys by Payscale.com, entry-level wages for careers in this country average around $40,000 a year. Here are ten tried-and-true career groups that advertise beginning earnings at -- or well above -- the $50,000 level:


1. Marketing and Sales Managers -- $80,000 entry earnings

Marketing and sales staff managers help companies develop strategies for selling products and services to the public or other businesses (B2B). You can complete an online marketing program or finance degree to gain the necessary expertise to join this career group. Expect to travel and meet new people, all while banking a sizeable income.


2. High School Teachers -- $59,269 entry earnings

While many believe teachers are underpaid, a near-$60,000 entry-level salary makes for solid earnings. To qualify for a teaching career, you'll typically need to earn a teaching degree, in addition to completing your state's teacher certification requirements.
To fill urgent needs, many districts will let you begin your classroom teaching while taking online education classes that lead to accelerated licensing. Openings will be greatest at urban or rural school districts, with subjects like math and science atop the hiring wish list.

3. Education Administrators -- $80,000 entry earnings

If you're already a teacher, think of the high-paying, entry-level salary you can earn as a principal or school district administrator. Administrators either work at the individual school level, directing the academic performance of the teaching staff, or work at school district headquarters, helping define curriculum and teaching methods. To prepare, keep your current teaching job, and attend an online masters in education administration degree program.

4. Staff RN -- $63,803 entry earnings

Staff RNs will remain in top demand for at least another decade. While you can earn a registered nursing degree in two years, the best entry-level wages will go to registered nurses with bachelor's degrees. To qualify for the top new career positions, enroll in a nursing school that offers a BS in nursing or an RN to BSN option.

5. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts -- $53,000 entry earnings

More than 231,000 network systems and data communication analysts work in the nation. They design, trouble-shoot, and install LANs, WANs, and internet and intranets for small, medium, and large companies, colleges, and government agencies. Today, hiring managers want newly trained specialists with a background in security. Pursue an online IT degree to develop the technical skills required for this field.

6. Computer Software Engineers -- $58,900 entry earnings

The Department of Labor predicts that the career group for computer software engineers will be among the fastest-growing occupations though 2014. The top entry-level IT jobs will be in systems or applications software development. Master your skills through an online computer science or computer programming degree program.

7. Physical Therapist -- $61,478 entry earnings

Physical therapists will remain in high demand through the end of the decade. Working in clinics, hospitals, and private offices, physical therapists rehabilitate and treat disabled, injured, and post-surgical patients. Each state has an independent licensing policy, and you'll need to complete physical therapy school to land an entry level position.

8. Restaurant Managers -- $53,255 entry earnings

If you've always wanted to run a successful dining establishment, enroll now in a hotel and restaurant management program. Salaried managers with major chains and hotels are predicted to have greater immediate financial success than those employed at small bistros and private eateries.

9. Web Designer -- $51,931 entry earnings

Web designers, The Department of Labor says, will have some of the best job opportunities of the all design professions through 2014. If you?re already a graphic arts professional, you can bone up for the Web specialty through an online graphic Web design course. To join the ranks in this career, consider earning a graphic Web design degree.

10. Financial Analyst -- $84,000 entry earnings

Financial analysts need a solid background in economics, revenue forecasting, and accounting to enter this rapidly growing field that serves business, manufacturing, finance, and governmental organizations. Get ready to earn nearly twice the average American entry-level salary by earning an online finance degree.

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[tribaljunkee]

im number 10 :lostit

[TheHipHopBillGates]

Most American workers enjoy a high standard of living, certainly when compared with the wages earned by workers throughout the rest of the world. According to surveys by Payscale.com, entry-level wages for careers in this country average around $40,000 a year. Here are ten tried-and-true career groups that advertise beginning earnings at -- or well above -- the $50,000 level:


1. Marketing and Sales Managers -- $80,000 entry earnings

Marketing and sales staff managers help companies develop strategies for selling products and services to the public or other businesses (B2B). You can complete an online marketing program or finance degree to gain the necessary expertise to join this career group. Expect to travel and meet new people, all while banking a sizeable income.


2. High School Teachers -- $59,269 entry earnings

While many believe teachers are underpaid, a near-$60,000 entry-level salary makes for solid earnings. To qualify for a teaching career, you'll typically need to earn a teaching degree, in addition to completing your state's teacher certification requirements.
To fill urgent needs, many districts will let you begin your classroom teaching while taking online education classes that lead to accelerated licensing. Openings will be greatest at urban or rural school districts, with subjects like math and science atop the hiring wish list.

3. Education Administrators -- $80,000 entry earnings

If you're already a teacher, think of the high-paying, entry-level salary you can earn as a principal or school district administrator. Administrators either work at the individual school level, directing the academic performance of the teaching staff, or work at school district headquarters, helping define curriculum and teaching methods. To prepare, keep your current teaching job, and attend an online masters in education administration degree program.

4. Staff RN -- $63,803 entry earnings

Staff RNs will remain in top demand for at least another decade. While you can earn a registered nursing degree in two years, the best entry-level wages will go to registered nurses with bachelor's degrees. To qualify for the top new career positions, enroll in a nursing school that offers a BS in nursing or an RN to BSN option.

5. Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts -- $53,000 entry earnings

More than 231,000 network systems and data communication analysts work in the nation. They design, trouble-shoot, and install LANs, WANs, and internet and intranets for small, medium, and large companies, colleges, and government agencies. Today, hiring managers want newly trained specialists with a background in security. Pursue an online IT degree to develop the technical skills required for this field.

6. Computer Software Engineers -- $58,900 entry earnings

The Department of Labor predicts that the career group for computer software engineers will be among the fastest-growing occupations though 2014. The top entry-level IT jobs will be in systems or applications software development. Master your skills through an online computer science or computer programming degree program.

7. Physical Therapist -- $61,478 entry earnings

Physical therapists will remain in high demand through the end of the decade. Working in clinics, hospitals, and private offices, physical therapists rehabilitate and treat disabled, injured, and post-surgical patients. Each state has an independent licensing policy, and you'll need to complete physical therapy school to land an entry level position.

8. Restaurant Managers -- $53,255 entry earnings

If you've always wanted to run a successful dining establishment, enroll now in a hotel and restaurant management program. Salaried managers with major chains and hotels are predicted to have greater immediate financial success than those employed at small bistros and private eateries.

9. Web Designer -- $51,931 entry earnings

Web designers, The Department of Labor says, will have some of the best job opportunities of the all design professions through 2014. If you?re already a graphic arts professional, you can bone up for the Web specialty through an online graphic Web design course. To join the ranks in this career, consider earning a graphic Web design degree.

10. Financial Analyst -- $84,000 entry earnings

Financial analysts need a solid background in economics, revenue forecasting, and accounting to enter this rapidly growing field that serves business, manufacturing, finance, and governmental organizations. Get ready to earn nearly twice the average American entry-level salary by earning an online finance degree.

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I'd love to find an entry level analyst level job paying 84, I see crazy req's on monster wanting to pay senior analysts 45-55 and have all types of skills, and I've never heard of a teacher getting 60k off the bat anywhere, I'd bet this article was done by a school promoting online degrees. And I'm pretty sure the average amercian salary is right at 50k nowadays, let alone in this area.

[tribaljunkee]

85 for IBanking at a good bank is the starting sallery for college grads.

[Gspot555]

I'd love to find an entry level analyst level job paying 84, I see crazy req's on monster wanting to pay senior analysts 45-55 and have all types of skills, and I've never heard of a teacher getting 60k off the bat anywhere, I'd bet this article was done by a school promoting online degrees. And I'm pretty sure the average amercian salary is right at 50k nowadays, let alone in this area.

:agree I was totally thinking the same thing.

[MashkaNYC]

lollll analysts??? they start at like mid 40's on avrg from what i seen

[LiTtLeE OnEe]

hopefully ill be doing something along the line of a financial analyst, and if entry is anywhere near 84k then :lostit

[TheHipHopBillGates]

85 for IBanking at a good bank is the starting sallery for college grads.

Bullshit, plenty of my friends have started at big brokerages as analysts, if your lucky 40-45 out of school, and maybe during a bull market you'll get a 15-20k bonus your first year. And you live there for that salary, talking starting 7am, walking out 9-10 at night, taking car service home.

[So Deeva]

85 for IBanking at a good bank is the starting sallery for college grads.


jpmorgan entry level IB is 85k start. i know this for a fact.

[ghostnyc]

this sounds like a Brit wrote about the American market.

Big 4 Accounting Firms start @ 50+ easy

[TheHipHopBillGates]

jpmorgan entry level IB is 85k start. i know this for a fact.

certainly not ones with an online finance degree like the article states above, maybe someone with a Masters or a PHD from some IVY or top 20 B School otherwise there is no way their hitting that with their base alone.

[nycxtcgirl69]

what can i do with a communications degree to make over 50?

[John Kennedy]

what can i do with a communications degree to make over 50?

climb the corporate ladder in marketing or PR or work independently doing marketing or PR work.. communications is so broad though, focus on one interest or an industry you like.

[John Kennedy]

I dont think any of the above positions are directly out of a 4 year, except web designer or restaurant manager.. the rest are post grad or professional degrees.

[James Maxx]

6. Computer Software Engineers -- $58,900 entry earnings

The Department of Labor predicts that the career group for computer software engineers will be among the fastest-growing occupations though 2014. The top entry-level IT jobs will be in systems or applications software development. Master your skills through an online computer science or computer programming degree program.


Also one of the most heavily outsourced jobs in the IT industry.

[James Maxx]

High School teachers DO NOT make that much entry level what bullshit.

[So Deeva]

certainly not ones with an online finance degree like the article states above, maybe someone with a Masters or a PHD from some IVY or top 20 B School otherwise there is no way their hitting that with their base alone.

entry level associates for the investment bank start at 85k im not taking into consideration what their standards are for hiring but thats the salary. even with an MBA, its still ridiculously competative which has made me want to get a JD.

[Gspot555]

entry level associates for the investment bank start at 85k im not taking into consideration what their standards are for hiring but thats the salary. even with an MBA, its still ridiculously competative which has made me want to get a JD.

I want in, LOL

[tribaljunkee]

jpmorgan entry level IB is 85k start. i know this for a fact.

My buddy is in the exec program and makes that. First year out of neu. Extremely competitive

Also, I never saw the mention for online degree. I find this hard to believe if its not from a big credible university

[tribaljunkee]

Bullshit, plenty of my friends have started at big brokerages as analysts, if your lucky 40-45 out of school, and maybe during a bull market you'll get a 15-20k bonus your first year. And you live there for that salary, talking starting 7am, walking out 9-10 at night, taking car service home.

Again, I can only talk about ml, but guarenteed gs, lehman, credit, duetshe is more

But ib grads, from yale, and all the other preppy schools start 60-65 flat....with 20k bonus. 10 signing, 10 xmas.

[TheHipHopBillGates]

entry level associates for the investment bank start at 85k im not taking into consideration what their standards are for hiring but thats the salary. even with an MBA, its still ridiculously competative which has made me want to get a JD.

there are a lot of schools that offer joint JD/MBA programs. However I'm pretty sure if you ever called an associate an analyst you wouldn't get a plesant response, maybe the confusion is the term entry level, I think generally it's considered something you can do with a 4 year degree and no experience, and not need an advanced degree to get into.

[So Deeva]

there are a lot of schools that offer joint JD/MBA programs. However I'm pretty sure if you ever called an associate an analyst you wouldn't get a plesant response, maybe the confusion is the term entry level, I think generally it's considered something you can do with a 4 year degree and no experience, and not need an advanced degree to get into.

yes one of my clients actually advised me to get a JD and ive been doing alot of research on JD/MBA programs.

& the term entry level def seems to be an issue im just referring to an associate entry level position at JPM from what ive learned from HR.

[MashkaNYC]

I dont think any of the above positions are directly out of a 4 year, except web designer or restaurant manager.. the rest are post grad or professional degrees.

well that makes a pretty big difference lol

[Gianna]

As of May 2008 (when the full percentage of the new contract's raise is applied), a NYC entry level teacher will make $57,321 with a master's degree (which is a requirement during your career) and an additional 30 graduate level credits (a requirement to eventually earn top salary). They make $60,228 in their second year. With the proper educational credentials for that salary, not such bullshit. Problem with education field is the crummy pay raises. You have to work 22 years to make top salary of $100,049. You are pretty much in the $60,00- low $70,000 range for 8 years (or a new contractual raise).

[Snowrider]

lollll analysts??? they start at like mid 40's on avrg from what i seen

They are referring to analyst programs at the major IB's. Usually a 2 year rotation and only goes to the best of the best (or if you or your family is connected to someone at the firm). Most analyst programs start @ 75 - 85k and associate (masters) start at 110. Expect to graduate from NYU, Duke, Harvard, Columbia, Penn, Yale, etc..... if you are looking for one of these job's off the bat. Everyone else that goes to SJU, Fordham, Rutgers, etc is lucky enough to start at the 40-60 range.

[MikeyDubl]

the weirdest thing i see are positions that are titled "senior" or ask for 5-10 years experience and only pay 65-75K.....I can see 3-5 years experience depending on the company but 5-10 years no way

I have been looking through alot of entry level financial analyst positions......for some reason they dont like ppl from the front office too much....Im having more luck with examiner and legal compliance, surveilance positions then analyst