101 Top Hourly Jobs You Can Land with No Experience: Entry-Level Jobs for Students & First-Time Workers

No experience? No problem. There are more entry-level jobs out there than you think. From fast food counters to stocking shelves, plenty of hourly jobs are open to high schoolers or anyone with no prior work experience. This guide rounds up 101 entry-level jobs, organized by industry, to help you build skills, earn money, and take that first step toward your career.

Breaking Down Today’s Entry-Level Job Market

Teen unemployment is up 17% in 2025, yet opportunities remain for those chasing more than minimum wage roles. Roles like food service manager or retail supervisor can pay over $25 an hour, while even general customer service and administrative jobs land in the $20/hr range.

You don't have to wait years to start building toward those higher-paying roles. Every manager, supervisor, or specialist once started in an entry-level job. These first positions may not feel glamorous, but they’re where you pick up the skills—teamwork, customer service, reliability—that employers value most.

Today’s Top Hourly Jobs- No Experience Needed

The hourly jobs listed below are designed for high schoolers, students, and first-time workers with no experience, giving you a practical way to earn a paycheck while laying the foundation for your career.

Retail

1. Cashier

2. Sales associate

3. Stock clerk

4. Greeter

5. Bag attendant

6. Seasonal retail assistant

7. Store cleaner/helper

8. Inventory assistant

9. Merchandiser

10. Loss prevention clerk

    
    

Food Service

11. Fast food crew member

12. Host or food runner

13. Barista or coffee shop worker

14. Busser

15. Dishwasher

16. Food prep assistant

17. Ice cream shop clerk

18. Buffet attendant

19. Concession stand staff

20. Sandwich artist/Deli worker

    
    

Customer Service & Admin

21. Call center representative

22. Receptionist

23. Administrative assistant

24. Front desk clerk (hotels or gyms)

25. Gas station cashier

26. Library page

27. Movie theater ticket taker or concession worker

28. Arcade attendant

29. Customer service associate

30. Client services coordinator

    
    

Hospitality & Event Support

31. Hotel housekeeper

32. Bellhop or luggage assistant

33. Valet

34. Pool attendant or lifeguard

35. Banquet or event setup crew

36. Resort activities assistant

37. Spa receptionist

38. Golf course cart attendant

39. Recreation center concession worker

40. Event cleanup staff

    
    

Childcare, Education & Community

41. Babysitter

42. Pet sitter or dog walker

43. Camp counselor aide

44. After-school helper

45. Swimming lesson assistant

46. Playground program aide

47. Party assistant

48. School cafeteria helper

49. Teacher’s aide

50. School crossing guard assistant

    
    

Warehouse & Manufacturing

51. Warehouse picker/packer

52. Assembly line helper

53. Packaging worker

54. Shipping clerk assistant

55. Quality control assistant

56. Recycling sorter

57. Janitorial support in manufacturing

58. Seasonal factory laborer

59. Material handler helper

60. Manufacturing associate

    
    

Outdoor & Seasonal

61. Lawn care or landscaping aide

62. Leaf raker

63. Snow shoveler

64. Water park or amusement park attendant

65. Pool cleaner helper

66. Corn maze or pumpkin patch staff

67. Farmhand or fruit picker

68. Christmas tree lot worker

69. Mover’s assistant

70. Outdoor event setup crew

    
    

Animal Care

71. Kennel attendant

72. Pet store assistant

73. Grooming aide

74. Shelter volunteer-to-staff

75. Dog daycare helper

76. Stablehand

77. Aquarium attendant

78. Horse camp guide assistant

79. Zoo concessions or gift shop clerk

80. Adoption event assistant

    
    

Arts, Media & Entertainment

81. Photography assistant

82. Social media helper (for local businesses)

83. Event flyer or promo distributor

84. Community theater usher

85. Concert cleanup crew

86. DJ assistant

87. Mascot or character helper at events

88. Face-painting aide at fairs

89. Inflatable bounce house setup

90. Escape room host aide

    
    

Other Jobs

91. Car detailer

92. Towel/laundry attendant at a fitness center

93. Mailroom clerk (schools, offices, hospitals)

94. Skating rink attendant

95. Data entry assistant

96. Farmers market assistant

97. Printing/copy shop helper

98. Recycling center attendant

99. Window cleaning assistant

100. Parking lot attendant (fairs, events, stadiums)

101. Senior center activities aide

     
     

Ready to Find Your First Hourly Job?

Every one of these jobs comes with zero experience required, though, some may ask for minimal training like CPR or basic software skills. The key is to pick something that aligns with your interests or gets you comfortable at work and then build from there.

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