Jobs that typically need a associate's degree
48 occupations sit at this level, with a typical median wage of $66,150. This is the education the Bureau of Labor Statistics says most workers need to enter the job, not a hard requirement, and pay varies widely inside the level.
48 occupations
Most jobs firstPreschool Teachers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Dental Hygienists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Computer Network Support Specialists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Respiratory Therapists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Physical Therapist Assistants
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Human Resources Assistants
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Medical Equipment Repairers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Chemical Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Legal Support Workers, All Other
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Mechanical Drafters
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Dietetic Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Air Traffic Controllers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Broadcast Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Radiation Therapists
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Agricultural Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Food Science Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Drafters, All Other
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Funeral Home Managers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Geological Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Nuclear Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Embalmers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Desktop Publishers
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Hydrologic Technicians
Typically needs: Associate's degree
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · IPEDS Fall 2025–26 provisional · College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Education levels are the BLS Employment Projections typical entry-level education assignment. All sources & release dates →
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