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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
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Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 1,853 total48G2USAF
Flight and Operational Medical Technician→ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) (partial)Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC) (partial)Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
48G3USAF
Flight and Operational Medical Technician→ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$70–115K civilianEnlisted
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
48G4USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$75–90K civilianEnlisted
48GXUSAF
Flight and Operational Medical Technician→ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$74–90K civilianOfficer
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
48P2USAF
Aerospace Medicine Program Manager→ Public Health Program Manager
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
48P3USAF
Aerospace Medicine Program Manager→ Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
48P4USAF
Aerospace Medicine Physician→ Public Health Officer
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
48PXUSAF
Aerospace Medicine Program Administrator→ Public Health Officer
$72–95K civilianOfficer
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (partial)
48R1USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Flight Surgeon
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
48R2USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Flight Surgeon
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (eligible)FAA Medical Examiner Certification (eligible)
48R3USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (various specialties, e.g., Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine)
$78–220K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine
48R4USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Flight Surgeon
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) certification (preparatory)
48RXUSAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (Aerospace Medicine)
$150–250K civilianOfficer
Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (eligible)
48VXUSAF
Pilot-Physician→ Pilot-Physician
$45–75K civilianOfficer
FAA Commercial Pilot License (with appropriate ratings, based on aircraft)Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (after residency)
4A031USAF
Health Services Management Technician→ Medical and Health Services Manager
$78–110K civilianEnlisted
4A051USAF
Health Services Management Technician→ Healthcare Administrator
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP) (partial)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (foundational)
4A071USAF
Health Services Management Technician→ Medical Office Manager
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (partial)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (partial)
4A091USAF
Health Services Management Technician→ Healthcare Administrator
$42–88K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (partial)Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) (partial)
4A0X1USAF
Health Services Management Technician→ Medical Office Manager
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP) (partial)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (partial)
4A131USAF
Medical Materiel Technician→ Supply Chain Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
4A151USAF
Medical Materiel Technician→ Medical Equipment Repairer
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) (partial)APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) (partial)
4A171USAF
Medical Materiel Technician→ Logistics Manager
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
4A191USAF
Medical Materiel Technician→ Medical Equipment Repairer
$45–90K civilianEnlisted
4A1X1USAF
Medical Materiel Technician→ Medical Supply Chain Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
4A231USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)
4A251USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4A271USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)
4A291USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4A2X1USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4B031USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Journeyman→ Industrial Hygienist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (meets requirements)
4B051USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$72–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)
4B071USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)
4B091USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician→ Industrial Hygienist
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)
4B0X1USAF
Bioenvironmental Engineering Craftsman→ Industrial Hygienist
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) (partial)Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
4C031USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C051USAF
Mental Health Technician→ Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (partial)Associate's Degree in Human Services (partial)
4C071USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C091USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C0X1USAF
Mental Health Service Journeyman→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4D031USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Executive Chef
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Food Handler Certification
4D051USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Dietitian/Nutritionist
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Certification (direct)
4D071USAF
Diet Therapy Apprentice→ Executive Chef
$65–80K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Food Handler Certification
4D091USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Executive Chef
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Certification
4D0X1USAF
Nutritional Medicine Apprentice→ Executive Chef
$58–68K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Food HandlerCertified Dietary Manager (CDM) - partial
4E031USAF
Public Health Technician→ Food Safety Inspector
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (related coursework)
4E051USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Technician (partial)
4E071USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
4E091USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (eligibility, partial experience)
4E0X1USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health Specialist
$62–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
4F031USAF
Medical Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligibility (state requirements vary)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic (partial)
4F051USAF
Medical Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Eligibility (state requirements vary)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic (partial)
4F071USAF
Aerospace Medical Service Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$45–82K civilianEnlisted
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) (partial)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (requires additional education and examination)
4F091USAF
Aerospace Medical Technician→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$45–82K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligibility (varies by state requirements)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) - EMT (partial)
4F0X1USAF
Aerospace Medical Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$37–60K civilianEnlisted
EMT-B (partial)CPR/BLS
4H031USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Registered Respiratory Therapist
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (partial)
4H051USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Cardiovascular Technologist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (partial)Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)
4H071USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Cardiovascular Technologist
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (partial)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4H091USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Respiratory Therapist
$45–77K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)
4H0X1USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Respiratory Therapist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (partial)
4J031USAF
Physical Medicine Technician→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$53–104K civilianEnlisted
Certified Orthotic Assistant (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
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