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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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Health Services Management Technician→ Medical Office Manager
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP) (partial)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (partial)
4A231USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)
4A251USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4A271USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)
4A291USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4A2X1USAF
Biomedical Equipment Technician→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
4C031USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C051USAF
Mental Health Technician→ Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (partial)Associate's Degree in Human Services (partial)
4C071USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C091USAF
Mental Health Service Apprentice→ Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4C0X1USAF
Mental Health Service Journeyman→ Mental Health Technician
$40–75K civilianEnlisted
4D031USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Executive Chef
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Food Handler Certification
4D051USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Dietitian/Nutritionist
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Certification (direct)
4D091USAF
Nutritional Medicine Technician→ Executive Chef
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM, CFPP) (partial)ServSafe Certification
4D0X1USAF
Nutritional Medicine Apprentice→ Executive Chef
$58–68K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Food HandlerCertified Dietary Manager (CDM) - partial
4E031USAF
Public Health Technician→ Food Safety Inspector
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (related coursework)
4E051USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Technician (partial)
4E071USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
4E091USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist (eligibility, partial experience)
4E0X1USAF
Public Health Technician→ Environmental Health Specialist
$62–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
4F031USAF
Medical Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) eligibility (state requirements vary)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic (partial)
4F051USAF
Medical Technician→ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Eligibility (state requirements vary)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic (partial)
4J031USAF
Physical Medicine Technician→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$53–104K civilianEnlisted
Certified Orthotic Assistant (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4J071USAF
Physical Medicine Technician→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$55–104K civilianEnlisted
4J091USAF
Physical Medicine Technician→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$55–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Orthotic Assistant (partial)CPR/BLS
4J0X1USAF
Physical Medicine Technician→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$45–104K civilianEnlisted
Certified Orthotic Assistant (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
4P031USAF
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacist
$38–135K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam (partial)
4P051USAF
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacist
$38–135K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (partial)
4P071USAF
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacist
$38–160K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam (partial)
4P091USAF
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacist
$38–135K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Exam (eligibility)
4P0X1USAF
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacist
$38–135K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) - eligibility upon completion
4T031USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$53–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
4T033USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
4T051USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (direct)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (direct)
4T053USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$53–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
4T071USAF
Medical Laboratory Officer→ Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologist
$48–68K civilianEnlisted
4T073USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$54–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
4T091USAF
Medical Laboratory Officer→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$48–78K civilianEnlisted
Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP certification (Eligibility)
4T093USAF
Medical Laboratory Officer→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Medical Technologist (MT) ASCP (partial)Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP (partial)
4T0X1USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$48–78K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (direct)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (direct)
4T0X3USAF
Medical Laboratory Technician→ Medical Laboratory Scientist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
4V031USAF
Ophthalmic Medical Technician→ Ophthalmic Technician
$37–65K civilianEnlisted
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) (partial)Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) (partial)
4V051USAF
Ophthalmic Medical Technician→ Ophthalmic Technician
$37–75K civilianEnlisted
4Y031USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiography Certification (varies by state) (direct)
4Y032USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
4Y051USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiography Certification (state-dependent requirements)
4Y052USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–160K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation in specific specialties
4Y071USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Safety Certificate
4Y072USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$42–55K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y091USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology certification (direct)
4Y092USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–104K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y0X1USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Safety and Infection Control (potential)
4Y0X2USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y131USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y151USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y171USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–180K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y191USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$40–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation for some specialties
4Y1X1USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–55K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparationNational Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Dental Training
60AARMY
Health Services Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$84–190K civilianOfficer
Certified Healthcare Professional (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
60BARMY
Nuclear Medicine Science Officer→ Nuclear Medicine Science Officer
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
NMTCB certification (eligibility)ARRT(N) certification (eligibility)
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