| Job Zone Two - Some Preparation In general, some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty. These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
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O*Net
Code |
Occupational Titles in Job Zone Two |
Employ-
ment |
New
Positions |
New
Staff |
Entry
Wage |
| 41-2031 |
Retail Salespersons |
71,866 |
952 |
3,582 |
$8.16 |
| 43-9061 |
Office Clerks, General |
61,207 |
1,090 |
2,458 |
$9.35 |
| 43-4051 |
Customer Service Representatives |
39,095 |
595 |
1,181 |
$10.73 |
| 41-4012 |
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing Except Technical and Scientific Products |
26,585 |
425 |
1,129 |
$14.44 |
| 41-1011 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers |
34,126 |
439 |
1,056 |
$13.64 |
| 43-6014 |
Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
28,457 |
437 |
986 |
$11.75 |
| 43-4171 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks |
21,182 |
454 |
980 |
$9.11 |
| 35-2014 |
Cooks, Restaurant |
20,088 |
353 |
980 |
$9.12 |
| 39-9021 |
Personal and Home Care Aides |
23,858 |
505 |
891 |
$8.16 |
| 47-2061 |
Construction Laborers |
23,690 |
496 |
815 |
$10.05 |
| 33-9032 |
Security Guards |
15,236 |
387 |
723 |
$8.96 |
| 31-1012 |
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants |
22,624 |
394 |
693 |
$9.18 |
| 35-3011 |
Bartenders |
11,534 |
181 |
640 |
$7.97 |
| 35-1012 |
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Prep. |
14,487 |
237 |
584 |
$12.79 |
| 43-5071 |
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks |
14,602 |
238 |
540 |
$9.59 |
| 31-9091 |
Dental Assistants |
9,962 |
254 |
536 |
$11.50 |
| 43-6013 |
Medical Secretaries |
12,026 |
281 |
514 |
$11.43 |
| 43-3071 |
Tellers |
8,200 |
98 |
504 |
$9.66 |
| 53-7051 |
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators |
13,762 |
192 |
454 |
$10.76 |
| 35-2011 |
Cooks, Fast Food |
9,050 |
152 |
434 |
$7.92 | Some occupations may not be presented due to confidentiality standards, or other technical constraints.
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