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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 total44EARMY
Machinist→ Machinist
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level 1 (partial)American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)
45331USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA-I Avionics Technician Certification (partial)
45351USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45371USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
45391USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
45773USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$70–120K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45793USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45BARMY
Small Arms/Artillery Repairer→ Small Arms Repair Technician
$48–62K civilianEnlisted
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)Small Engine Repair Certification (partial)
45DARMY
Self-Propelled Field Artillery System Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE)
45EARMY
Armament/Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45GARMY
Fire Control Repairer→ Field Service Technician (Electro-Mechanical)
$55–82K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45KARMY
Armament Repairer→ Maintenance Supervisor
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45LARMY
Artillery Turret Mechanic→ Maintenance Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial)Welding certifications (partial)
45NARMY
M60A1/A3 Tank Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45PARMY
Sheridan Tank Turret Mechanic→ Industrial Machinery Mechanic
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
45RARMY
M60A2 Tank Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$55–65K civilianEnlisted
45TARMY
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (partial)
45ZARMY
Armament/Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (related skills)
4653USMC
Broadcast Equipment Repairman→ Broadcast Technician
$50–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) (partial)SBE Certified Radio Operator (CRO) (partial)
46DARMY
Improved HAWK System Mechanic→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
46LARMY
Electrical-Mechanical Repairman→ Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)ETA International - Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) (Partial)
46M2USAF
Anesthesia Technician→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–205K civilianEnlisted
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)
46NARMY
PERSHING Missile System Repairer→ Mechatronics Technician
$48–72K civilianEnlisted
4H031USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Registered Respiratory Therapist
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (partial)
4H051USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Cardiovascular Technologist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (partial)Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)
4H071USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Cardiovascular Technologist
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (partial)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4H091USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Respiratory Therapist
$45–77K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)
4H0X1USAF
Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Technician→ Respiratory Therapist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (partial)Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (partial)
4N1X1USAF
Surgical Service Technician→ Surgical Technologist
$42–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4T032USAF
Histopathology Technician→ Histotechnologist/Histotechnician
$48–90K civilianEnlisted
4T052USAF
Histopathology Technician→ Histotechnologist
$50–90K civilianEnlisted
HT (ASCP) Histotechnician (partial preparation)
4T072USAF
Histopathology Technician→ Histotechnologist
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
HT (ASCP) Histotechnician certification (eligibility)
4T092USAF
Histopathology Technician→ Histotechnologist/Histotechnician
$40–90K civilianEnlisted
HT (ASCP) Histotechnician (partial)
4T0X2USAF
Histopathology Technician→ Histotechnologist/Histotechnician
$48–90K civilianEnlisted
4V071USAF
Ophthalmic Technician→ Ophthalmic Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (partial)Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) (partial)
4V091USAF
Ophthalmic Technician→ Ophthalmic Technician
$37–65K civilianEnlisted
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (partial)
4V0X1USAF
Ophthalmic Technician→ Ophthalmic Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
51LARMY
Refrigeration and A/C Repairer→ HVAC Technician
$55–90K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (direct)HVAC Excellence (partial)
51RARMY
Electrician→ Electrician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)National Electrical Code (NEC) Familiarization
52BARMY
Power Generation Equipment Repairer→ Electrician
$52–72K civilianEnlisted
Electrical Technician Certification (partial)EGSA Certified Technician (partial)
52CARMY
Gas Turbine Engine Mechanic→ Power Plant Operator
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
EGSA Certified Technician (partial)EPA Section 608 Certification (partial)
52DARMY
Power Generation Equipment Repairer→ Power Plant Operator
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (partial)Electrical Technician (partial)
52FARMY
Special Purpose Equipment Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
52HARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Mechanical Maintenance Technician→ Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
ASME NQA-1 (partial)AWS Certified Welding Inspector (partial)
52JARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Electrician/Operator→ Electrical Power Generation Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Electrician Apprentice (partial)Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) credits
52XARMY
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
54530USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician→ HVAC Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Certification (direct)HVAC Excellence (partial)
54550USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (direct)HVAC Excellence (partial)
54570USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (Direct)HVAC Excellence (Partial)North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Partial)
54DARMY
Chemical Equipment Repairer→ Industrial Machinery Mechanic
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
56632USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Engineer
$55–140K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Storage Tank Inspector (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications (related sections)
56652USAF
Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 Hour Construction (partial)EPA 608 Certification (partial)
56672USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
56692USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$62–92K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to fuel gas and mechanical systems (partial)
57EARMY
Shower/Laundry and Clothing Repair Specialist→ Laundry Manager
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
5900USMC
Electronics Maintenance Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5901USMC
Electronics Maintenance Officer→ Electronics Technician
$58–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5902USMC
Electronics Maintenance Officer→ Electronics Engineer
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5910USMC
Radar Maintenance Officer→ Avionics Technician
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5911USMC
Circuit Card Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
IPC-7711/7721 Rework of Electronic Assemblies (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
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