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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 · 1,545 total36159USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)Fiber Optic Technician (partial)
36179USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Technician (partial)ETA Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant (partial)
36199USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Technician
$62–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)Fiber Optic Association (FOA) CFOT (partial)
36AARMY
Financial Management Officer→ Financial Manager
$75–150K civilianOfficer
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) (partial)Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) (partial)
36DARMY
Antenna Systems Maintainer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–98K civilianEnlisted
Certified Tower Climber (partial)Electronics Technician Association (ETA) - Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) (partial)
36EARMY
Cable Splicer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)ETA International Fiber Optics Technician (partial)
36LARMY
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) (partial)
36MARMY
Telephone Switchboard Operator→ Network Technician
$48–95K civilianEnlisted
37A1USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$60–130K civilianEnlisted
37A2USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$60–130K civilianEnlisted
37A3USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$80–120K civilianEnlisted
37A4USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
37F1USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
37F2USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Certification (direct)Certified Hospitality Professional (partial)
37F3USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Food Manager (partial)Certified Hospitality Professional (partial)SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) (partial)
37F4USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
38F1USAF
Force Support Apprentice→ Human Resources Manager
$85–160K civilianEnlisted
Certified Food Manager (partial)Certified Hospitality Professional (partial)
38F2USAF
Force Support Professional→ Human Resources Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
38F3USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
38F4USAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
38FXUSAF
Force Support Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianOfficer
38M1USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
38M2USAF
Force Support Apprentice→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
38M3USAF
Force Support Apprentice→ Human Resources Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
38M4USAF
Force Support Specialist→ Human Resources Manager
$60–130K civilianEnlisted
Certified Food Manager (partial)Certified Hospitality Professional (partial)
39KARMY
Information Technology Supervisor→ Computer and Information Systems Manager
$65–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+ITIL Foundation
3C032USAF
Computer Systems Programming Specialist→ Software Developer
$92–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Associate in Python Programming (partial)
3C072USAF
Computer Systems Programming→ Software Engineer
$85–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (partial)
3C092USAF
Software Development Specialist→ Software Development Manager
$95–165K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
3C0X2USAF
Computer Systems Programming→ Software Developer
$95–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Application Developer (partial)
3D136USAF
Airfield Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
3D137USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Technician
$58–90K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer 1 (partial)Fiber Optic Technician (partial)
3D156USAF
Airfield Systems Specialist→ Electronics Technician
$62–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) - Associate Level (partial)Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Ground Radio Operator License (prepares for)
3D157USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$60–70K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)Fiber Optic Technician (partial)
3D176USAF
Airfield Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$58–90K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
3D177USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)ETA Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant (partial)
3D196USAF
Airfield Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$58–138K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
3D197USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Technician
$58–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)ETA Fiber Optics Technician (partial)
3D1X1USAF
Client Systems→ Network Administrator
$45–98K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (direct)
3D1X6USAF
Airfield Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$62–138K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Ground Radio License (potential)
3D1X7USAF
Cable and Antenna Systems Specialist→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–98K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)Fiber Optic Association (FOA) CFOT (partial)
3E032USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety (partial)
3E052USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Electrical Power Technician Certification (partial)NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (awareness)
3E072USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
3E091USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$58–82K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (Electrical Safety)NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety (partial)
3E092USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)Electrical Apprenticeship (related hours)
3E0X1USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$58–82K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)
3E0X2USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$65–82K civilianEnlisted
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction (partial)
3E131USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Specialist→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I, II, III, Universal)HVAC Excellence (partial)
3E151USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Journeyman→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I, II, III, Universal)HVAC Excellence (partial)
3E171USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Specialist→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Direct)HVAC Excellence (Partial)
3E191USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Specialist→ HVAC Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Certification (Direct)HVAC Excellence (Partial)North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Partial)
3E331USAF
Structural Apprentice→ Construction Manager
$47–99K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
3E351USAF
Structural Apprentice→ Carpenter
$48–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
3E371USAF
Structural Craftsman→ Construction Manager
$47–99K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
3E391USAF
Structural Apprentice→ Carpenter
$48–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)NCCER Core Construction (partial)
3E3X1USAF
Structural Apprentice→ Construction Manager
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
3E431USAF
Utilities Systems Apprentice→ Plumber
$55–90K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
3E433USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician
$45–90K civilianEnlisted
Applicator certification (specific states)
3E453USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician/Manager
$45–80K civilianEnlisted
State Pesticide Applicator License (partial preparation)
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