“Once a person has a felony conviction, employment opportunities narrow, but it does not mean being stuck in low-income jobs. There are industries that offer livable wages and opportunities for advancement.
The list of employment options may vary depending on your location in the country, but here is a breakdown of industries ranked by income potential, categorized as low, medium, and high.
It’s important to note that employers can receive certain tax credits for hiring individuals with felony convictions through a program called WOTC.”
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Carpenter | High | Marketing | Low/Med |
Cleaning Jobs | Low | Mechanics | Med/High |
Construction | Med/High | Oil and Gas Companies | Med/High |
Cooking Jobs | Low/Med | Professional Jobs | Med/High |
Customer Service | Low/Med | Retail Jobs | Low/Med |
Delivery Services | Low/Med | Self Employed | Low to High |
Electrician | Med/High | Skilled Labor | Med/High |
Grosery Stores | Low/Med | Tech Jobs | Med/High |
Healthcare Jobs | Low/Med | Telemarketing | Low/Med |
Hotel Jobs | Low/Med | Trucking Jobs | Med/High |
HVAC Technician | Med/High | Warehouse Jobs | Low/Med |
Landscaping | Low/Med | Welding | Med/High |
Manufacturing | Low/Med | ||