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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 · 269 total2621USMC
Special Communications Signals Collection Operator/Analyst→ Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Analyst
$80–105K civilianEnlisted
2651USMC
Special Communications Signals Collection Operator / Analyst→ Network Engineer
$72–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)
26PARMY
Radio Propagation Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$45–68K civilianEnlisted
26RARMY
Telecommunications Operations Chief→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
26TARMY
Radio and Television Systems Specialist→ Broadcast Engineer
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) (partial)Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) Certifications (partial)
26VARMY
Strategic Communications Systems Supervisor→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–88K civilianEnlisted
26YARMY
Satellite Communication Systems Maintainer→ Satellite Communications Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
2805USMC
Data/Communications Maintenance Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2826USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Satellite Communications Technician (partial)
2833USMC
Fleet Satellite Terminal Technician→ Satellite Communications Technician
$62–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
2834USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Satellite Communications Technician
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)Satellite Communications Fundamentals Certification (partial)
2841USMC
Ground Radio Repairer→ Radio Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
CET (Certified Electronics Technician) (partial)IPC J-STD-001 Soldering (partial)
2844USMC
Ground Communications Organizational Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)ISCET Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) (partial)
2846USMC
Ground Radio Intermediate Repairer→ Radio Communications Equipment Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
2861USMC
Radio Technician→ Radio Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)ISCET Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) (partial)
2867USMC
AN/TSC-120 Radio Technician→ Radio Communications Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
29EARMY
Signal Support Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
29GARMY
Digital Communications Systems Maintainer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$55–68K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
29JARMY
Telecommunications Equipment Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–88K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
29MARMY
Tactical Telecommunications Maintainer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–88K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
29TARMY
Microwave/Satellite Communications Equipment Supervisor→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–88K civilianEnlisted
29UARMY
Digital Communications Equipment Supervisor→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$78–130K civilianEnlisted
29WARMY
Communications Equipment Maintenance Supervisor→ Telecommunications Manager
$75–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (knowledge area overlap)
29XARMY
Communications Supervisor→ Telecommunications Manager
$75–125K civilianEnlisted
29ZARMY
Communications and Electronics Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
2E131USAF
Ground Radio Communications Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International Certified Communications Technician (CCT) (partial)
2E171USAF
Ground Radio Communications Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Electronics Technician Association (ETA) certifications (potential)
2E191USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
2E1X1USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2E431USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)
2E451USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)
2E4X1USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)
2E831USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)
2E851USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Electronics Technician Association (ETA) - Communications Technician (partial)
2E871USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (partial)
2E891USAF
Ground Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Radio Frequency Technician
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
30830USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International - RF Communication Technician (partial)
30870USAF
Ground Radio Communications Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
30C0USAF
Commands Support Group Commander→ City Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
31CARMY
Radio Operator/Maintainer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Radio Operator (partial)
31DARMY
Tactical Communication Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$62–88K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
31FARMY
Network Switching Systems Operator/Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
31JARMY
Telecommunications Equipment Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$48–65K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
31NARMY
Tactical Communications Nodal Network Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$55–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
31QARMY
Tactical Telecommunications NCO→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)
31SARMY
Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) (partial)
31TARMY
Satellite Communication Systems Maintainer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Satellite Communication Professional (CSCP) (partial)
31UARMY
Battlefield Signal Support Systems Specialist→ Network Engineer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (partial)
31VARMY
Tactical Radio and Field Wire Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–88K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
31WARMY
Telecommunications Operations Chief→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$110–161K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
31XARMY
Signal Support Systems Specialist→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
31ZARMY
Signal Senior Sergeant→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)
32DARMY
Tactical Telecommunications NCO→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
32HARMY
Fixed Station Radio Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
32ZARMY
Communications-Electronics Maintenance Supervisor→ Electronics Engineering Technician
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
34TARMY
Tactical Data Communications/Computer Systems Maintainer→ Computer and Network Support Technician
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
35JARMY
Telecommunications Equipment Repairer→ Computer and Network Support Technician
$55–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
35NARMY
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
35PARMY
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
35SARMY
Signals Intelligence Analyst→ Information Security Analyst
$60–159K civilianEnlisted
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) (partial)
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