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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 total36CARMY
Telecommunications Operator/Maintainer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)ETA Fiber Optics Technician (partial)
36M1USAF
Mission Support Group Commander→ Human Resources Manager
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
36M2USAF
Mission Support Group Commander→ Human Resources Manager
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
36M3USAF
Mission Support Squadron Commander→ Human Resources Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
36M4USAF
Mission Support Squadron Commander→ Human Resources Manager
$90–120K civilianEnlisted
39TARMY
Tactical Data Communications/Computer Systems Repairer→ Computer and Network Support Technician
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3C231USAF
Network Infrastructure Systems Technician→ Network Engineer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3C271USAF
Network Systems Technician→ Network Engineer
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
3D153USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
3D1X3USAF
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)
4025USMC
Network Administrator→ Network Administrator
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
4068USMC
Data Network Technician→ Network Engineer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
40C0USAF
Medical Service Corps Commander→ Hospital Administrator
$85–140K civilianEnlisted
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)
46ZARMY
Public Affairs Senior Noncommissioned Officer→ Public Relations Manager
$75–135K civilianEnlisted
4R051USAF
Radiological Technician→ Radiologic Technologist
$67–120K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) (partial)
4R052USAF
Radiological Technician→ Radiologic Technologist
$55–89K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4R071USAF
Radiological Technician→ Radiologic Technologist
$56–88K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (partial)
4R072USAF
Radiological Technologist→ Radiologic Technologist
$67–125K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Exam (direct)
4R091USAF
Radiology Technician→ Radiologic Technologist
$55–88K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (partial)
4R092USAF
Radiological Technician→ Radiologic Technologist
$67–125K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (R) (partial)
4R0X1USAF
Radiological and Diagnostic Imaging Specialist→ Radiologic Technologist
$67–125K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography (direct)
54BARMY
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist→ Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)OSHA Safety Specialist (related)
54EARMY
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Specialist→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Equivalent (partial)
54ZARMY
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) NCO→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
5937USMC
Aviation Radio Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5939USMC
Aviation Communication Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
ETA-I Fiber Optics Technician (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
5954USMC
Air Traffic Control Communications Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
6190NAVY
Communications Officer (Submarine)→ Network Engineer
$82–125K civilianOfficer
6193NAVY
Communications Officer (Submarine)→ Network Engineer
$82–125K civilianOfficer
6195NAVY
Communications - Submarine LDO→ Network Engineer
$82–130K civilianOfficer
6197NAVY
Communications Limited Duty Officer (Submarine)→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$60–105K civilianOfficer
61RARMY
Radiological Area Officer→ Radiologic Technologist
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
ARRT Radiography (eligibility)State licensure as a Radiologic Technologist (eligibility)
6290NAVY
Submarine Communications Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$110–135K civilianOfficer
6293NAVY
Submarine Communications Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–130K civilianOfficer
6295NAVY
Submarine Communications Officer→ Telecommunications Manager
$70–145K civilianOfficer
6297NAVY
Submarine Communications Officer→ Network Operations Manager
$110–140K civilianOfficer
6312USMC
AV-8 Communications/Navigation/Radar Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6316USMC
Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician (KC-130)→ Avionics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA-I Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
6318USMC
Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
FCC GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA International Avionics Technician (partial)
6322USMC
Aircraft Comm/Nav/Elec Systems Technician (CH-46)→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) (partial)
6324USMC
Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical/Weapon Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6326USMC
V-22 Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Electrical Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
6411USMC
Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician Trainee→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
6412USMC
Aircraft Communications Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6414USMC
Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Cryptographic Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
68LARMY
Avionics Communications Equipment Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
68PARMY
Radiology Specialist→ Radiologic Technologist
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (partial)
7202USMC
Air Command and Control Officer→ Emergency Management Director
$72–90K civilianEnlisted
7234USMC
Air Command and Control Electronics Operator→ Air Traffic Controller
$55–138K civilianEnlisted
7291NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Telecommunications Technician
$55–90K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
7292NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Network Technician
$62–79K civilianWarrant
7293NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Network Engineer
$65–105K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
7295NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Network Engineer
$55–105K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
7297NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Network Engineer
$60–105K civilianWarrant
7298NAVY
Submarine Communication Technician→ Network Engineer
$65–105K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
72FARMY
Data Communication Terminal Operator→ Network Administrator
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
72GARMY
Data Communications Switching Center Operator→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–130K civilianEnlisted
72HARMY
Executive Communications Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$55–82K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
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