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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 · 695 total01EARMY
Mathematical Technician→ Statistician
$90–120K civilianEnlisted
1141USMC
Electrician→ Electrician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (Construction)National Electric Code (NEC) Familiarization
1161USMC
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician→ HVAC Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Type I Technician CertificationEPA Section 608 Type II Technician CertificationEPA Section 609 Technician CertificationUS Department of Labor Journey Worker (via USMAP)
1171USMC
Water Support Technician→ Water Treatment Plant Operator
$52–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Water Treatment Certification (Preparation)Journeyman Plumber (via USMAP apprenticeship)
1181USMC
Fabric Repair Specialist→ Upholsterer
$35–55K civilianEnlisted
12RARMY
Interior Electrician→ Electrician
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)National Electrician Certification (partial)
131AARMY
Field Artillery Targeting Technician→ Radar Technician
$68–90K civilianWarrant
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
13TARMY
Field Artillery Surveyor/Meteorological Technician→ Survey Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
140AARMY
Army Air Defense Systems Technician→ Network Architect
$85–130K civilianWarrant
140BARMY
Air Defense Artillery Systems Maintenance Technician→ Maintenance Manager
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
140DARMY
Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Missile Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer→ Avionics Technician
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
140EARMY
Air and Missile Defense Systems Maintenance Technician→ Avionics Technician
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
140XARMY
Air and Missile Defense Systems Maintenance Technician→ Reliability Engineer
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
150AARMY
Air Traffic Control Technician→ Air Traffic Controller
$70–138K civilianWarrant
FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist (partial preparation)
15JARMY
OH-58D Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic / Avionics Technician
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
15MARMY
UH-1 Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) (partial)
15NARMY
Avionic Mechanic→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) - Airframe (partial)Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) - Powerplant (partial)
15RARMY
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic / Aviation Technician
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certifications (partial preparation)
15SARMY
OH-58D Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (FAA Part 147) (partial)
15TARMY
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician
$50–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe & Powerplant (partial, counts toward experience requirement)
15UARMY
CH-47 Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
15VARMY
Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$58–110K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) (partial)
15XARMY
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionic Systems Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
16DARMY
Air Defense Missile System Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$50–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
16LARMY
Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
1A573USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–118K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) License (partial)
1A5X3USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
1B074USAF
Applications Development Technician→ Software Engineer
$85–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Associate in Python Programming (partial)
1B131USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (partial)
1B151USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
1B155USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Electronics Technician
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
1B171USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
1B175USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Radar Technician
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
1B191USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
1B195USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Electronics Technician
$60–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
1B1X1USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$62–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
1B1X5USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$62–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
1S031USAF
Safety Technician→ Safety Manager
$78–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) (partial)Occupational Safety and Health Technician (OSH)
1S0X1USAF
Safety Technician→ Safety Manager
$78–110K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (partial)Certified Safety and Health Technician (CSHT) (partial)
2101USMC
Ground Ordnance Maintenance Officer→ Maintenance Manager
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
None
210AARMY
Ordnance Senior Maintenance Officer→ Facilities Manager
$72–98K civilianWarrant
Associate Professional in Human Resources (aPHR) (Partial)Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) (Partial)
2110USMC
Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Officer→ Maintenance Manager
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
2111USMC
Small Arms Repairer/Technician→ Gunsmith
$42–55K civilianEnlisted
2120USMC
Weapons Repair Officer→ Maintenance Manager
$72–95K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) (partial)Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) (partial)
2125USMC
Electro-Optic Instrument Repair Officer→ Field Service Engineer
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
2131USMC
Towed Artillery Systems Technician→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$45–57K civilianEnlisted
2141USMC
AAV Repairer/Technician→ Automotive Service Technician
$47–65K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
2146USMC
MBT Repairer/Technician→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)
2147USMC
LAV Repairer/Technician→ Automotive Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)
2148USMC
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) Repairman→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
2149USMC
Ordnance Vehicle Maintenance Chief→ Vehicle Maintenance Manager
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) (partial)Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial)
2161USMC
Machinist→ Machinist
$45–70K civilianEnlisted
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level 1 (partial)
2171USMC
Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA Fiber Optics Technician (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
21M1USAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$80–105K civilianEnlisted
21M1AUSAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$85–105K civilianOfficer
21M2USAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$92–120K civilianEnlisted
21M2AUSAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$70–105K civilianOfficer
21M3USAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$85–125K civilianEnlisted
21M3AUSAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$85–115K civilianOfficer
21M4USAF
Munitions and Missile Maintenance Officer→ Logistics Manager
$78–105K civilianEnlisted
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