Live · Database v2.14,202 Guides · 5 BranchesValidated · Lightcast Labor DataUpdated · Q2 20262027 Cohort · Applications Open
Career Guides / Hashflag Index v1.0
From Air Force AFSC
to civilian career.
Every military job code maps to a civilian career — browse 4,202 guides across all five branches, see civilian salary bands sourced from Lightcast labor data, and find the certifications that translate your service into software engineering roles that pay.
Total Guides4,202across DoD job codes
Branches5Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard
Career Families11Cyber to Logistics
Certifications4,689civilian equivalencies
Salary Data$45K–$280Kvia Lightcast
Database · 1,853 Guides
Browse the index.
$ find ~/CtrlKSearch
FamilyAll familiesCyberIT / CommsAviationIntelligenceLogisticsMedicalEngineeringOperationsMaintenanceAdministrationOther
Rank
Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 1,853 total42P3USAF
Clinical Psychologist→ Clinical Psychologist
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Psychologist (eligibility)Board Certification in Clinical Psychology (eligibility)
42P4USAF
Clinical Psychologist→ Clinical Psychologist
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Psychologist (Eligibility contingent on state requirements and examination)
42PXUSAF
Clinical Psychologist→ Clinical Psychologist
$50–110K civilianOfficer
42S1USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-licensure experience required)
42S2USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-degree supervision required)
42S3USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (eligibility after supervised experience)
42S4USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-training supervision required)
42SXUSAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–85K civilianOfficer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (eligibility)Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) (eligibility)
42T1USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
42T2USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$45–110K civilianEnlisted
NBCOT OTR/L (eligibility upon completion)Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) (preparatory)
42T3USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$78–110K civilianEnlisted
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Eligibility
42T4USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - eligibility upon graduation
42TXUSAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$75–110K civilianOfficer
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam eligibility (direct)
43A1USAF
Aerospace and Operational Physiology Officer→ Ergonomist
$65–100K civilianEnlisted
43A2USAF
Aerospace and Operational Physiology Officer→ Ergonomist
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
43A3USAF
Aerospace and Operational Physiology Officer→ Aerospace Physiologist
$72–98K civilianEnlisted
43A4USAF
Aerospace and Operational Physiology Officer→ Ergonomist
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
43AXUSAF
Aerospace and Operational Physiology Officer→ Safety Engineer
$80–110K civilianOfficer
43B1USAF
Biomedical Sciences Corps Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$70–130K civilianEnlisted
43B1AUSAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$68–120K civilianOfficer
43B2USAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$68–145K civilianEnlisted
43B2AUSAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$68–145K civilianOfficer
43B3USAF
Biomedical Sciences Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
43B3AUSAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$70–120K civilianOfficer
43B4USAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$68–145K civilianEnlisted
43B4AUSAF
Biomedical Sciences Program Manager→ Healthcare Administrator
$68–120K civilianOfficer
43D1USAF
Nutritional Medicine Dietitian→ Registered Dietitian
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) maintenance of credentials
43D2USAF
Nutritional Medicine Dietitian→ Registered Dietitian
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Exam Preparation
43D3USAF
Nutritional Medicine Dietitian→ Registered Dietitian
$65–75K civilianEnlisted
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - prerequisite, not direct award
43D4USAF
Nutritional Medicine Officer→ Registered Dietitian
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential (post-training exam)
43DXUSAF
Dietitian→ Registered Dietitian
$65–78K civilianOfficer
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Eligibility (partial)
43E1USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$90–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
43E2USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)
43E3USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Safety Manager
$85–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
43E4USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Industrial Hygienist
$78–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
43EXUSAF
Bioenvironmental Engineer→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$92–115K civilianOfficer
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
43H1USAF
Public Health Officer→ Epidemiologist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (eligibility)Certified in Public Health (CPH) (eligibility)
43H2USAF
Public Health Officer→ Epidemiologist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (eligibility)Certified in Public Health (CPH) (eligibility after experience)
43H3USAF
Public Health Officer→ Epidemiologist
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)Certified in Public Health (CPH) (partial)
43H4USAF
Public Health Officer→ Epidemiologist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)Certified in Public Health (CPH) (eligibility preparation)
43HXUSAF
Public Health Technician→ Epidemiologist
$55–85K civilianOfficer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
43M1USAF
Medical Entomologist→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)Certified Pesticide Applicator (various categories) (direct)
43M2USAF
Medical Entomologist→ Entomologist
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional Entomologist (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (partial)
43M3USAF
Medical Entomologist→ Entomologist
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Registered Professional Entomologist (RPE) (partial)Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) (partial)Certified IPM Technician (partial)
43M4USAF
Medical Entomologist→ Entomologist
$68–82K civilianEnlisted
Board Certified Entomologist (BCE)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (potentially partial)
43MXUSAF
Medical Entomologist→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
$65–85K civilianOfficer
Board Certified Entomologist (BCE) (eligibility)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (eligibility)
43P1USAF
Pharmacist→ Pharmacist
$100–160K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Pharmacist (State Boards of Pharmacy)
43P2USAF
Pharmacist→ Pharmacist
$95–170K civilianEnlisted
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) (eligibility)Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) (eligibility)Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) (eligibility)
43P3USAF
Pharmacist→ Pharmacist
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE)
43P4USAF
Pharmacist→ Pharmacist
$95–150K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Pharmacist (State Board of Pharmacy)
43PXUSAF
Pharmacist→ Pharmacist
$95–160K civilianOfficer
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification eligibility upon completion
43R1USAF
Veterinarian→ Veterinarian
$90–130K civilianEnlisted
Veterinary Medical License (State-dependent requirements)Board Certification (e.g., American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine)
43R2USAF
Veterinarian→ Veterinarian
$75–115K civilianEnlisted
Eligibility for Veterinary Specialty Board Certification (e.g., American College of Veterinary Surgeons)
43R3USAF
Veterinarian→ Veterinarian
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Veterinary Specialty (e.g., Surgery, Internal Medicine)State Veterinary License
43R4USAF
Veterinarian→ Veterinarian
$80–125K civilianEnlisted
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (partial)Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (partial)
43T1USAF
Biomedical Sciences Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Manager
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
43T2USAF
Biomedical Sciences Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Manager
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification (Eligibility)
43T3USAF
Biomedical Sciences Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Manager
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) certification (eligibility)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification (eligibility)
43T4USAF
Biomedical Laboratory Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Manager
$55–110K civilianEnlisted
43TXUSAF
Biomedical Sciences Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
$55–95K civilianOfficer
Cohort 2027 · Intake Open
Found your translation?
Now build the skills to land it.
Vets Who Code is a free, remote-first software engineering accelerator for active duty, veterans, and military spouses. 17 weeks at 20–30 hours a week, and a body of work that ships.