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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 total35AARMY
Avenger/Air Defense Systems Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$55–75K civilianOfficer
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
35DARMY
Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
35HARMY
Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Maintenance Support Specialist→ Calibration Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
35KARMY
Electronic Maintenance Chief→ Electronics Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
35VARMY
Electronic and Missile Systems Maintenance Chief→ Electronics Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
35WARMY
Electronic Maintenance Technician→ Electronics Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
36BARMY
Financial Management Technician→ Accountant
$72–88K civilianEnlisted
36GARMY
Manual Central Office Telephone Equipment Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–88K civilianEnlisted
36HARMY
Dial Central Office Repairman→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–88K civilianEnlisted
ETA-I Communications Technician (partial)BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)
39DARMY
DAS3 Computer Systems/Equipment Repairer→ Computer and Information Systems Manager
$62–165K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
39EARMY
Special Electronic Device Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$62–82K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
39GARMY
Electronics Maintenance Chief→ Computer and Network Support Technician
$65–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (related)
39LARMY
Fire Control Repairer→ Electronics Engineering Technician
$55–155K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
39VARMY
Computer Systems Maintenance Supervisor→ Computer and Information Systems Manager
$65–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
39WARMY
Radar and Special Electronic Devices Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$70–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
39XARMY
Electronic Maintenance Supervisor→ Electronics Engineer
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
39YARMY
Field Artillery Tactical Fire Direction Systems Repairer→ Field Service Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
3D131USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Help Desk Technician
$48–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (partial)
3D133USAF
RF Transmission Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Technician (CWT) (partial)
3D135USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Electronics Technician
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
3D151USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3D155USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Radar Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
3D171USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3D173USAF
RF Transmission Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) (partial)
3D175USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Electronics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
3D1X5USAF
Ground Radar Systems Technician→ Electronics Technician
$62–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Electronics Technician Association (ETA) - Radar Endorsement (partial)
3E031USAF
Electrical Systems Technician→ Electrician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)
3E051USAF
Electrical Systems Technician→ Electrician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (Electrical Safety)National Electrical Code (NEC) Certification (partial)
3E071USAF
Electrical Systems Technician→ Electrician
$60–82K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (Electrical Safety)National Electrical Code (NEC) Familiarization
3E1X1USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician→ HVAC Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (Direct)HVAC Excellence (Partial)North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Partial)
3E432USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Individual Certification programs (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to fuel storage (partial)
3E451USAF
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance→ Plumber
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
3E452USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
3E472USAF
Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Storage Tank Inspector (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to fuel gas piping and mechanical systems (partial)
3E492USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) certifications (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications (related)
3E4X2USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)American Petroleum Institute (API) Storage Tank Inspector (partial)
3E831USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician→ Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
3E851USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (40-hour)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) (partial)Certified Explosives Specialist (partial)
3E871USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$62–85K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)Explosives Handler Certification (potential)
3E8X1USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (partial)
3E971USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Technician→ Emergency Management Director
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (awareness level)
3S032USAF
Client Systems Technician→ IT Support Specialist
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (partial)
3S052USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Help Desk Technician
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3S072USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3S092USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$50–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
3S0X2USAF
Client Systems Technician→ Network Administrator
$45–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
4034USMC
Data Systems Technician→ Computer Support Specialist
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals (partial)
41BARMY
Topographic Surveying Equipment Repairer→ Survey Technician
$52–80K civilianEnlisted
41CARMY
Fire Control Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
41EARMY
Photographic Equipment Repairer→ Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
41FARMY
Projector Repairman→ Electronics Technician
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)
41GARMY
Surveillance Photographic Equipment Repairer→ Photographic Equipment Repair Technician
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
41HARMY
Photographic Equipment Repair Supervisor→ Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer
$50–78K civilianEnlisted
41JARMY
Office Machine Repair Supervisor→ Maintenance Supervisor
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
41KARMY
Reproduction Equipment Repairer→ Printing Press Mechanic
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
420AARMY
Human Resources Technician→ Human Resources Manager
$75–120K civilianWarrant
43JARMY
Textile Repair Specialist→ Tailor/Seamstress
$35–55K civilianEnlisted
43KARMY
Canvas Repair Supervisor→ Upholsterer
$38–62K civilianEnlisted
Textile Repair Technician (partial)
43MARMY
Textile Repair Specialist→ Tailor/Seamstress
$35–60K civilianEnlisted
44CARMY
Financial Management Technician→ Accountant
$74–89K civilianEnlisted
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