26 Jobs That Don’t Require Drug Test in 2018

Published on February 20, 2018 at 5:20 am by Milica Radenkovic in Lists

Here comes the ranking of 26 jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018 where you can find occupations in which less than 4% of employers require drug screening.

Although some parts of the US have decided to legalize marijuana, employers can make drug testing a part of their recruitment process. Currently, smoking pot is legal in eight states, while twenty states and the District of Columbia allow the use of medical marijuana. However, it does not mean that employers from these states do not subject their workers to substance screening. Moreover, companies can decide not to hire candidates who tested positive for weed even if they used cannabis as medicine.

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For years workplace drug testing has been causing a debate about workers’ privacy protection. Those who oppose to workplace drug test emphasize that such practice is a violation of employees’ privacy while supporters of drug screening believe that this is the best way to prevent injuries that might occur when a person is intoxicated. There is no doubt that for some occupations drug screening should be mandatory. For instance, it is hard to argue that people working in healthcare or in transportation or those operating heavy machinery should not take drug test occasionally. After all, if they are not fully alert they can put their own and other people lives in danger.

According to Statistic Brain, 56% of employers expect from job candidates to pass substance screening test while 29% of them subject their employees to substance screening occasionally. While annual costs of drug tests of $3,7 billion might seem significant, they are almost 23 times lower than costs caused by workers’ drug use. Statistic Brain also reveals what jobs drug test before hiring. By looking at these jobs, you might guess how the list of companies that drug test would look like. As you might expect, construction and mining, followed by manufacturing have the greatest number of employers who opt for substance screening. If you want to discover what companies do not drug test 2017 you can read our previous article about biggest companies that do not drug test. Although more than half of all employers in America have drug screening policy the number of workers using drugs increases year after year. In 2016, the percent of job candidates who tested positive for marijuana, cocaine, amphetamine or heroin was 4.2, which was the highest number in last 12 years. The increase is mainly due to the rise in the number of applicants who were positive to weed.

Our list of 26 jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018 is similar to the list of jobs that don’t drug test 2017 since employers usually do not change their recruitment policy overnight. To create this ranking, we put Indeed search engine through its pace. We filtered the list of jobs by searching only those jobs that have the term “drug” in its description. In this way we were able to single out only jobs were employer doesn’t require a drug screening of its employees. For each of 26 jobs, we also present annual median earnings as provided by PayScale.

26. Graphic Designer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.9

We start today’s list with graphic designers. Less than 4% of all jobs for graphic designers have drug testing on the list of requirements. Moreover, this profession brings a lot of freelance opportunities, so you definitively do not have to worry about drug screening. Graphic design is a field where a person can fully develop its creative potential. Median salary for the occupation is $42,078

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25. Marketing Coordinator

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.8

Marketing coordinator’s job ranks 25th on our list of jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018. It is very dynamic and demanding. However, the median salary of $41,586 serves as a nice compensation for everyday stress. Moreover, there are a lot of opportunities for advancement. The great majority of employers looking to hire a marketing coordinator do not require that applicants and employees take a drug test.

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24. Dancer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.5

Compared to other artistic occupation dancers are less likely to be required to take a drug test. Around 3.5% of all jobs for dancers have drug testing among its requirements which is less compared to actors (4.1%) or singers (13.3%). The median wage for the profession is $33,704.

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22. Copywriter

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.2

Here comes another creative job on our list of jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018, for which candidates usually do not have to take a drug test. Also, like previously mentioned graphic designers copywriters can find freelance jobs. Those who work in a traditional setting can count on a median pay of $48,477.

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22. Bartender

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.2

Only 3.2% of employers looking to hire bartenders require from applicants to pass a drug screening. This is less compared to other professions working in restaurants and bars. For instance, 6.2% of jobs for chefs and 4% of all jobs for hostess have drug testing among requirements. The median salary for bartenders is $29,420.

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21. Web Designer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3.02

A little more than 3% of employers expect from web designers to undertake drug screening. Moreover, if you choose to work as a freelance web designer, which can be a very lucrative career path, you definitively won’t be asked to pass substance test. Web designers’ median earnings are $48,420

20. IT Consultant

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 3

On our ranking of 26 jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018, you will find IT jobs. IT consultant is one of the best paying with a median salary of $74,910. Besides excellent earnings, which grow as years go by, the job offers opportunities for continuous learning and independent work.

19. Loan Processor

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2.8

You might be surprised that loan processor found a place in our ranking. However, when we looked at Indeed, it turned out that around 2.8 of all job posts for the profession enlist drug testing among requirements. Loan processors can count on $39,751.

18. Massage Therapist

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2.7

Massage therapists do not earn much but the job is flexible, and it usually does not require drug testing. Moreover, almost half of all massage therapists in America are self-employed, so the occupation is a good choice for those who like to be their own bosses. The median salary for the profession is $30,441.

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16. Insurance agent

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2.6

Selling different forms of insurance might be daunting work, and those who do not know how to handle rejection should avoid working as insurance agents. The median salary for the occupation is $37,039, and you might be surprised to discover that less than 3% of all employers looking for insurance agents on Indeed expect from applicants to pass a drug test.

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16. Front-end developer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2.6

Another well-paid job on our list that does not require drug screening test is the job of a front-end developer. These professionals can count on $68,059 median wage. Beside excellent earning it is estimated that the demand for the profession will remain high in the future so it will be easy to find a job in the field.

15. Pet Groomer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2.5

Pet groomer earn much less than previously mentioned front-end developers. The median salary for the occupation is $29,051. However, the job is flexible, it does not require any special schooling, and it is a perfect choice for animal lovers. Finally, only 2.5% of all jobs for pet groomers enlist drug testing among requirements.

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14. Java Developer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 2

Java developers are at least likely to be asked to take drug test among all IT professions. The median salary for the occupation is $72,105, and job prospects are excellent.

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13. Administrative Assistant

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 1.9

An administrative assistant can be excellent entry level position for those looking to make a career as managers. The median annual pay for the occupation is $38,485, and less than 2% of employers expect that candidates take drug screening test. Note though that administrative assistant is one of rare occupation on this list which will record the decline in the number of available jobs in the future.

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12. General Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 1.8

General managers rank 12th on our list of jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018. They must possess expertise in all areas of the business since their main responsibility is to coordinate activities across the organization. They need to have knowledge about finance, marketing, human resources, development… The median salary for the occupation is $50,198.

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11. Project Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 1.6

The project manager is one of a few management occupations on our ranking. The main responsibilities of project managers include planning and overseeing every aspect of project development. The job is very dynamic, and it requires excellent interpersonal skills. These professionals are well paid, and they can count on a median annual salary of $71,031.

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9. Real Estate Agent

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.5

On our ranking of 26 jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018, you will find ten jobs for which less than 1% of employers require drug screening. First among them is the job of a real estate agent. The median salary is $47,053 and job growth the occupation is estimated at 6%.

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9. Fitness Trainer

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.5

Fitness trainers are not among best-paid occupations on our list of jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018 — their median salary is $31,226. However, this is definitively the healthiest job on our ranking. When we looked at Indeed, only 0.5% of all jobs for fitness trainers enlisted drug screening among requirements.

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7. Marketing Assistant

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.3

Here comes another entry-level position that brings an abundance of opportunities for advancements. Marketing assistants earn median annual pay of $36,027. As they assume more responsibility, the earnings go up. Compared to other jobs in marketing that we included in our ranking, marketing assistants are the least likely to be asked to take a drug test.

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7. Cosmetologist

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.3

Majority of cosmetologists does not have to worry about passing drug screening test. This is also one of the occupations in which self-employment is relatively common. Many cosmetologists start the career in beauty salons and one day open their own business. The median pay for the occupation is $24,705.

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6. Office Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.28

Office managers have similar responsibilities as previously mentioned administrative assistants. They can work in different fields and pick up necessary skills and knowledge for career advancement. The median pay for the occupation is $45,565.

Let’s see the top five jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018, shall we?

5. Community Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.2

Main duties of community managers include developing a marketing strategy, content writing, PR activities, event planning, etc. These professionals must possess excellent writing and oral skills and be able to meet tight deadlines. The median salary for the occupation is $55,860.

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3. Hairstylist

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.14

Like previously mentioned cosmetologists, many hairstylists start a career by working in salons where they pick up skills from more experienced colleagues. After a few years, they may decide to open their own business. Their median salary is $26,997.

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3. Retail Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.14

Retail managers rank third on our list of jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018. They are responsible for supervising daily operations at stores. These professionals can expect an annual median wage of $44,740. Less than 1% of employers looking to hire a retail manager to expect from applicants to undertake a drug test.

2. Business Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.07

Business manager develops and oversees implementation of business planes. They can work in different fields, and it is expected that healthcare will add the greatest number of jobs for the occupation in the future. These professional earn a median annual wage of $58,747.

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1. Event Manager

Percent of jobs requiring drug testing: 0.01

Event manager ranks as first on the list of 26 jobs that don’t require drug test in 2018. When we searched Indeed only 0.01% of all employers looking to hire event managers enlisted drug testing among requirements. These professionals are responsible for planning, budgeting, and coordination all aspects of the event. A perfect candidate for the job should have excellent communication and organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and use initiative, and similar. The median salary for the occupation is $49,881.