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Career Guides / Hashflag Index v1.0
From Marine Corps MOS
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
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Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 685 total3451USMC
Financial Management Resource Analyst→ Budget Analyst
$73–88K civilianEnlisted
3500USMC
Motor Vehicle Operator→ Truck Driver (Long Haul)
$40–85K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (partial)
3501USMC
Motor Transport Officer→ Logistics Manager
$78–105K civilianEnlisted
3502USMC
Motor Transport Officer→ Logistics Manager
$82–105K civilianEnlisted
3510USMC
Motor Transport Maintenance Officer→ Maintenance Manager
$78–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) - partialOSHA Hazardous Materials Management - Awareness Level
3513USMC
Automotive Organizational Mechanic→ Automotive Body and Related Repairers
$48–70K civilianEnlisted
ASE Collision Repair and Refinish (partial)
3521USMC
Automotive Maintenance Technician→ Automotive Service Technician
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE B2: Painting & Refinishing (partial)ASE A4: Suspension & Steering (partial)ASE A5: Brakes (partial)
3523USMC
Logistics Vehicle Systems Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–65K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (Partial)ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (Partial)ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems (Partial)
3525USMC
Crash/Fire/Rescue Vehicle Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$45–60K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (partial)Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Fire Apparatus (partial)
3529USMC
Motor Transport Maintenance Chief→ Fleet Maintenance Manager
$62–85K civilianEnlisted
ASE Master Technician (relevant sections)OSHA Safety Certification (related modules)
3531USMC
Motor Vehicle Operator→ Truck Driver (Long Haul/OTR)
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A (direct)
3537USMC
Motor Transport Operations Chief→ Logistics Manager
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (partial)OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (partial)
4000USMC
Data Systems Marine→ Computer Systems Analyst
$65–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
4002USMC
Data Systems Officer→ Information Technology (IT) Manager
$90–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
4010USMC
Data Systems Officer→ Information Technology Manager
$90–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
4025USMC
Network Administrator→ Network Administrator
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
4034USMC
Data Systems Technician→ Computer Support Specialist
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (partial)
4038USMC
Data Systems Specialist→ Database Administrator
$78–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4063USMC
COBOL Programmer→ Software Developer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
4065USMC
ALC/IBM Programmer→ Software Developer
$50–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) (partial)
4066USMC
Small Computer Systems Specialist→ Network Administrator
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4067USMC
ADA Programmer→ Software Developer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
4068USMC
Data Network Technician→ Network Engineer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
4069USMC
Systems Programmer→ Software Developer
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4071USMC
Data Systems Administrator→ Database Administrator
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) (partial)CompTIA Database+ (partial)
4075USMC
Cybersecurity Technician→ Information Security Analyst
$95–135K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
4076USMC
Computer Security Specialist→ Information Security Analyst
$90–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
4099USMC
Data Processing Chief→ Data Processing Manager
$87–159K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Project+ (partial)ITIL Foundation (partial)
4100USMC
Exchange and Club Management Specialist→ Retail Store Manager
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
4101USMC
Exchange Officer→ Retail Store Manager
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
Retail Management Certification (partial)ServSafe Food Handler (awareness)
4130USMC
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Officer→ Project Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
4133USMC
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Specialist→ Retail Manager
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Food Handler (partial)Certified Retail Professional (partial)
4300USMC
Combat Correspondent→ Public Relations Specialist
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
4301USMC
Public Affairs Officer→ Public Relations Specialist
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
4302USMC
Public Affairs Officer→ Public Relations Manager
$65–135K civilianEnlisted
4306USMC
Combat Artist→ Illustrator
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
4330USMC
Historical Officer→ Archivist
$58–80K civilianEnlisted
4341USMC
Combat Correspondent→ Public Relations Specialist
$52–78K civilianEnlisted
4400USMC
Legal Services Specialist→ Paralegal
$52–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Legal Secretary (partial)Notary Public (potential, varies by state requirements)
4401USMC
Legal Services Specialist→ Paralegal
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
4421USMC
Legal Services Specialist→ Paralegal
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
4429USMC
Legal Services Reporter→ Court Reporter
$40–85K civilianEnlisted
4430USMC
Legal Administrative Officer→ Paralegal
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
4600USMC
Combat Videographer→ Photographer
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (partial)
4601USMC
Combat Camera Officer→ Multimedia Manager
$68–85K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) (partial)Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) (partial)
4602USMC
Combat Camera Officer→ Multimedia Manager
$68–85K civilianEnlisted
4611USMC
Combat Illustrator→ Graphic Designer
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
4612USMC
Combat Camera Production Specialist→ Multimedia Artist and Animator
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Photoshop (partial)CompTIA Project+ (partial)
4615USMC
Combat Photographer→ Graphic Designer
$65–77K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (partial)
4641USMC
Combat Photographer→ Photographer
$52–70K civilianEnlisted
4653USMC
Broadcast Equipment Repairman→ Broadcast Technician
$50–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) (partial)SBE Certified Radio Operator (CRO) (partial)
4671USMC
Combat Videographer→ Videographer
$48–77K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (partial)
4691USMC
Combat Camera Chief→ Multimedia Manager
$72–95K civilianEnlisted
4810USMC
Recruiting Officer→ Corporate Recruiter
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
4991USMC
Training and Development Specialist→ Training and Development Specialist
$70–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) (partial)Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) (partial)
5500USMC
Musician→ Musician/Singer
$45–68K civilianEnlisted
5501USMC
Marine Corps Musician→ Music Director/Conductor
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
5502USMC
Band Officer→ Music Director/Conductor
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
5517USMC
Marine Corps Musician→ Music Director/Conductor
$62–85K civilianEnlisted
5522USMC
Marine Corps Musician→ Music Director
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
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