Here you’ll find 59 Jobs that start with L, organized from “Labor Relations Specialist” to “Lutheran Pastor (or Local Pastor)”. The list covers many fields—healthcare, law, trades, education, and technology. Use it to spot relevant career options, compare required education, or guide job searches and content work.

Jobs that start with L are occupations whose common English titles begin with the letter L. Historically, several L-jobs such as “librarian” trace back to early libraries and long scholarly traditions.

Below you’ll find the table with Job Title, Industry, Typical Education, and Average Annual Salary (USD, source/year).

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Jobs that start with L

Job TitleIndustryTypical EducationAvg Annual Salary (USD, source, year)
LaborerConstruction/LogisticsHigh school$35,000 (Estimate, PayScale, 2023)
Labor Relations SpecialistHuman Resources/Labor RelationsBachelor$74,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Laboratory TechnicianHealthcare/Scientific ResearchAssociate$54,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Laboratory ManagerHealthcare/Scientific ResearchBachelor$75,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Laboratory AssistantHealthcare/ResearchHigh school$36,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Laboratory TechnologistHealthcare/ClinicalBachelor$59,000 (BLS, 2022)
Landscape ArchitectArchitecture/DesignBachelor$72,000 (BLS, 2022)
Landscape DesignerLandscaping/DesignAssociate$48,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LandscaperLandscaping/HorticultureHigh school$35,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Land Use PlannerGovernment/Urban PlanningBachelor$78,500 (BLS, 2022)
LandmanEnergy/LegalBachelor$95,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Landlord (Property Owner/Manager)Real EstateHigh school$50,000 (Estimate, PayScale, 2023)
Land SurveyorConstruction/EngineeringAssociate$63,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Language InterpreterTranslation/ServicesCertification$52,000 (BLS, 2022)
Language TeacherEducationBachelor$52,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Law ClerkLegalBachelor$60,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LawyerLegalDoctorate (JD)$127,990 (BLS, 2022)
Legal AssistantLegalAssociate$56,230 (BLS, 2022)
Legal CounselLegal/CorporateDoctorate (JD)$140,000 (Estimate, Glassdoor, 2023)
Legal SecretaryLegalHigh school$51,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LegislatorGovernment/Public ServiceHigh school$45,000 (Estimate, Ballotpedia/PayScale, 2023)
Licensed Clinical Social WorkerHealthcare/Social ServicesMaster$58,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Licensed Massage TherapistHealthcare/Personal CareVocational/Certification$45,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Licensed Practical NurseHealthcareVocational/Certification$48,070 (BLS, 2022)
LifeguardRecreation/HealthcareHigh school$26,000 (BLS, 2022)
Light Rail OperatorTransportationHigh school + training$58,000 (Estimate, Transit agencies, 2023)
Lighting DesignerEntertainment/ArchitectureBachelor$62,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Lighting TechnicianFilm/Theater/EventsVocational/Certification$45,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LinguistResearch/TechnologyBachelor$72,000 (Estimate, PayScale, 2023)
Lineman (Lineworker)Utilities/EnergyVocational/Certification$74,000 (BLS, 2022)
Literacy SpecialistEducationMaster$58,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Linguistic TranslatorTranslation/ServicesBachelor/Certification$52,000 (BLS, 2022)
Loan OfficerFinanceBachelor$63,000 (BLS, 2022)
Loan ProcessorFinanceHigh school$40,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Loan UnderwriterFinanceBachelor$68,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Locator (Title/Asset Researcher)Real Estate/LegalHigh school$48,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Locomotive EngineerTransportation/RailroadHigh school + training$70,000 (BLS, 2022)
Logistics CoordinatorLogistics/TransportationAssociate$48,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Logistics ManagerLogistics/TransportationBachelor$95,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Logistics TechnicianLogistics/TransportationHigh school$42,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LogisticianLogistics/TransportationBachelor$76,270 (BLS, 2022)
Localization SpecialistInformation Technology/TechBachelor$65,000 (PayScale, 2023)
LoggerForestry/AgricultureHigh school$41,000 (BLS, 2022)
LobbyistGovernment/AdvocacyBachelor$77,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Loan CloserFinance/Real EstateHigh school$52,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Loss Prevention SpecialistRetail/SecurityHigh school$44,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Loss AdjusterInsuranceBachelor$68,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Lumber GraderManufacturing/ForestryHigh school$50,000 (Estimate, Industry reports, 2023)
Lutheran Pastor (or Local Pastor)Religious ServicesMaster (Divinity)$55,000 (Estimate, Denominational reports, 2023)
Learning and Development SpecialistHuman ResourcesBachelor$64,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Legal Nurse ConsultantHealthcare/LegalAssociate/Bachelor (RN)$85,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Licensed Real Estate AgentReal EstateHigh school + licensing$55,000 (Estimate, NAR/PayScale, 2023)
Licensed Financial AdvisorFinanceBachelor + certification$95,000 (Estimate, PayScale/Glassdoor, 2023)
Licensed Practical Nurse EducatorHealthcare/EducationVocational/Certification + experience$63,000 (PayScale, 2023)
Library AssistantEducation/Library ServicesHigh school$34,000 (BLS, 2022)
LibrarianEducation/Library ServicesMaster$60,820 (BLS, 2022)
Library TechnicianEducation/Library ServicesAssociate$40,000 (BLS, 2022)
Licensed Insurance AgentInsuranceHigh school + licensing$55,000 (Estimate, PayScale, 2023)
Legal InvestigatorLegal/Private InvestigationHigh school/Certification$58,000 (PayScale, 2023)

Descriptions

Laborer
Performs manual tasks on construction sites, warehouses, or farms — loading/unloading, site cleanup, basic equipment use and physically demanding support duties.
Labor Relations Specialist
Manages union relationships, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, investigates grievances, and advises employers on labor law and workplace policy.
Laboratory Technician
Collects samples, runs routine lab tests, maintains equipment, and records results in hospitals, clinics or research labs under scientist supervision.
Laboratory Manager
Oversees lab operations, staff, compliance and budgets; ensures test quality, safety protocols and coordination with clinical or research teams.
Laboratory Assistant
Supports lab staff with sample prep, cleaning glassware, basic data entry and inventory in clinical, educational, or research labs.
Laboratory Technologist
Performs complex laboratory tests, analyzes results, troubleshoots equipment and helps diagnose disease in hospitals and diagnostic labs.
Landscape Architect
Designs outdoor spaces, parks and sites combining aesthetics, ecology and regulation; prepares plans, supervises projects, and coordinates with engineers.
Landscape Designer
Creates planting plans and garden layouts for residential/commercial clients, often without required licensure of architects.
Landscaper
Maintains lawns, plants, and outdoor spaces; performs installation, pruning, mowing and seasonal landscape work.
Land Use Planner
Develops land-use policy and zoning plans, evaluates environmental impact, and coordinates community planning and permitting.
Landman
Negotiates mineral and surface rights, researches land titles and manages leases for oil, gas and mining companies.
Landlord (Property Owner/Manager)
Manages rental properties—tenant relations, leasing, maintenance and finances. (Income varies widely by property portfolio.)
Land Surveyor
Measures land boundaries, prepares site surveys and maps used for construction, legal documents and planning.
Language Interpreter
Converts spoken or signed messages between languages for courts, hospitals, schools and businesses; often requires certification.
Language Teacher
Teaches second languages at K–12 or adult-education levels, prepares lessons, assesses students and develops language skills.
Law Clerk
Performs legal research, drafts memos and assists judges or attorneys; often a temporary role for law grads.
Lawyer
Provides legal advice, represents clients in court, drafts documents and negotiates settlements across many legal specialties.
Legal Assistant
Supports lawyers with research, document preparation, client communications and case management in law offices.
Legal Counsel
In-house attorney advising businesses on contracts, compliance, litigation risk and corporate governance.
Legal Secretary
Handles administrative duties for law offices—scheduling, document formatting, filing and client contact.
Legislator
Elected official who drafts laws, represents constituents and serves on committees; compensation varies by office and jurisdiction.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Provides mental-health assessment, therapy and case management with clinical social-work licensure (LCSW) in clinical settings.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Delivers therapeutic massage in spas, clinics or private practice, requiring state licensure and client assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provides basic nursing care under RNs—administers meds, monitors patients and performs routine treatments in hospitals and long-term care.
Lifeguard
Monitors pools or beaches, enforces safety rules, performs rescues and provides first aid and CPR as needed.
Light Rail Operator
Drives light-rail vehicles, follows safety procedures, assists passengers and maintains schedules for urban transit systems.
Lighting Designer
Designs lighting plans for theaters, concerts or buildings to create mood, ensure safety and meet technical specs.
Lighting Technician
Sets up, operates and maintains lighting equipment for productions, concerts and events under a designer’s direction.
Linguist
Studies language structure and meaning; works in research, tech (NLP), translation quality and academia.
Lineman (Lineworker)
Installs and maintains electrical power transmission and distribution lines, often working outdoors and at heights.
Literacy Specialist
Works with struggling readers in schools or clinics, assessing needs, designing interventions and supporting teachers.
Linguistic Translator
Converts written materials between languages, ensuring accuracy, cultural nuance and subject-matter fidelity.
Loan Officer
Evaluates, authorizes and recommends approval of loan applications for banks, credit unions or mortgage firms.
Loan Processor
Prepares loan files, verifies documentation, coordinates underwriting and tracks loan-closing steps for lenders.
Loan Underwriter
Assesses financial risk, reviews creditworthiness and decides loan approval for mortgages or other lending products.
Locator (Title/Asset Researcher)
Researches property titles, locates owners and assembles legal/asset histories for real estate, legal or collections work.
Locomotive Engineer
Operates freight or passenger trains, monitors systems, follows signals and ensures safe rail transport.
Logistics Coordinator
Schedules shipments, tracks inventory, coordinates carriers and ensures timely delivery in supply chains.
Logistics Manager
Oversees supply-chain operations, warehousing, distribution strategy and vendor relationships for efficiency and cost control.
Logistics Technician
Performs inventory control, order picking, packaging and shipping support in warehouses or distribution centers.
Logistician
Analyzes and coordinates supply chains, optimizes transportation and inventory processes across industries.
Localization Specialist
Adapts products and content for local markets—translating text, testing localized software and coordinating with engineers and translators.
Logger
Harvests timber, operates heavy forestry equipment in outdoor, physically demanding environments.
Lobbyist
Advocates policy positions to lawmakers, builds coalitions, researches legislation and represents organizational interests.
Loan Closer
Finalizes loan documentation, conducts closing meetings, ensures legal compliance and disburses funds.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Prevents theft in retail settings through surveillance, investigations, employee training and safety procedures.
Loss Adjuster
Investigates insurance claims, assesses damage, negotiates settlements and documents losses for insurers.
Lumber Grader
Inspects and grades lumber by quality and size for mills and sawmills, ensuring industry specifications.
Lutheran Pastor (or Local Pastor)
Leads worship, provides pastoral care, manages congregational programs and performs sacraments and community outreach.
Learning and Development Specialist
Designs and delivers employee training, develops curricula, measures learning outcomes and supports talent development programs.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Uses nursing expertise to review medical records, prepare testimony and advise legal teams on healthcare-related cases.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Markets properties, represents buyers/sellers in transactions, negotiates offers and navigates contracts and closings.
Licensed Financial Advisor
Provides investment advice, retirement planning and financial strategies after certification (e.g., CFP).
Licensed Practical Nurse Educator
Teaches LPN students in vocational schools, develops curricula and supervises clinical training.
Library Assistant
Supports librarians by checking out materials, shelving, helping patrons and maintaining library records and catalogs.
Librarian
Manages library collections, assists patrons, oversees digital resources and develops educational programs.
Library Technician
Performs cataloging, circulation, shelving and basic reference services under librarian supervision.
Licensed Insurance Agent
Sells insurance policies, advises clients on coverage and assists with claims and policy maintenance.
Legal Investigator
Conducts fact-finding, background checks, interviews and evidence collection to support legal cases and investigations.
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