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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 total3V073USAF
Motion Imagery Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (Premiere Pro)Certified Digital Video Producer (CDVP) (Partial)
3V091USAF
Motion Imagery Productions Specialist→ Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technicians
$55–77K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro (partial)Certified Digital Video Producer (CDVP) (partial)
3V092USAF
Motion Imagery and Videography Specialist→ Video Producer/Director
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro (partial)Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) - partial
3V093USAF
Motion Imagery and Television Systems Specialist→ Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Associate (partial)Avid Media Composer User Certification (partial)
3V0X1USAF
Motion Imagery Specialist→ Video Producer
$45–77K civilianEnlisted
3V0X2USAF
Motion Imagery and Production Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Professional (partial)Avid Media Composer Certified User (partial)
3V0X3USAF
Visual Information Production Documentation Specialist→ Video Producer
$50–78K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Premiere Pro Certified Professional (partial)Avid Media Composer Certified User (partial)
3V131USAF
Motion Imagery and Visual Information Specialist→ Video Producer
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro (partial)Avid Certified User: Media Composer (partial)
3V151USAF
Motion Imagery Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
3V171USAF
Motion Media Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (partial)Avid Certified User: Media Composer (partial)
3V191USAF
Motion Media Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
3V1X1USAF
Motion Imagery Specialist→ Multimedia Producer
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro (partial)Certified Broadcast Technologist (partial)
4000USMC
Data Systems Marine→ Computer Systems Analyst
$65–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
4002USMC
Data Systems Officer→ Information Technology (IT) Manager
$90–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (foundational)
4010USMC
Data Systems Officer→ Information Technology Manager
$90–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
4038USMC
Data Systems Specialist→ Database Administrator
$78–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4063USMC
COBOL Programmer→ Software Developer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
4065USMC
ALC/IBM Programmer→ Software Developer
$50–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) (partial)
4066USMC
Small Computer Systems Specialist→ Network Administrator
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4067USMC
ADA Programmer→ Software Developer
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
4069USMC
Systems Programmer→ Software Developer
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
4099USMC
Data Processing Chief→ Data Processing Manager
$87–159K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Project+ (partial)ITIL Foundation (partial)
4100USMC
Exchange and Club Management Specialist→ Retail Store Manager
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
4101USMC
Exchange Officer→ Retail Store Manager
$62–95K civilianEnlisted
Retail Management Certification (partial)ServSafe Food Handler (awareness)
420CARMY
Bandmaster→ Music Director
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
42B1USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$68–110K civilianEnlisted
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (partial)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (partial)
42B2USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) eligibility
42B3USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$55–110K civilianEnlisted
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (partial)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (partial)
42BXUSAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$55–110K civilianOfficer
Board Certified Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (partial)Board Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (partial)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (partial)
42CARMY
Orthotics Specialist→ Orthotist/Prosthetist
$35–110K civilianEnlisted
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) - Technician (partial)
42EARMY
Adjutant General Officer→ Administrative Services Manager
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
42E1USAF
Optometrist→ Optometrist
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) - eligibility upon completionState Optometry License - eligibility upon completion
42E2USAF
Optometrist→ Optometrist
$75–125K civilianEnlisted
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO)Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) (eligibility)
42E4USAF
Optometrist→ Optometrist
$75–125K civilianEnlisted
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) - potential eligibility upon completion of residency
42EXUSAF
Optometrist→ Optometrist
$75–125K civilianOfficer
National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) - eligibilityState Optometry License - eligibility
42F1USAF
Podiatrist→ Podiatrist
$70–150K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) EligibilityAmerican Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Eligibility
42F2USAF
Podiatrist→ Podiatrist
$85–175K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Eligibility (post-residency)American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) Eligibility (post-residency)
42F3USAF
Podiatrist→ Podiatrist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Eligibility (post-residency)
42F4USAF
Podiatrist→ Podiatrist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) EligibilityAmerican Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) Eligibility
42FXUSAF
Podiatrist→ Podiatrist
$45–75K civilianOfficer
American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM) EligibilityAmerican Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) Eligibility
42N1USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) eligibility (after completion of doctorate)
42N2USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) (prepares)American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Clinical Specialization (prepares)
42N3USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$72–96K civilianEnlisted
42N4USAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) (partial)Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (partial)
42NXUSAF
Physical Therapist→ Physical Therapist
$80–125K civilianOfficer
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
42RARMY
Musician→ Music Teacher (K-12)
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
42SARMY
Army Musician→ Professional Musician (e.g., Session Musician, Orchestra Member, Band Member)
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
42S1USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-licensure experience required)
42S2USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-degree supervision required)
42S3USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (eligibility after supervised experience)
42S4USAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) eligibility (post-training supervision required)
42SXUSAF
Clinical Social Worker→ Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
$55–85K civilianOfficer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (eligibility)Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) (eligibility)
42T1USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
42T2USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$45–110K civilianEnlisted
NBCOT OTR/L (eligibility upon completion)Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) (preparatory)
42T3USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$78–110K civilianEnlisted
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Eligibility
42T4USAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$80–110K civilianEnlisted
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) - eligibility upon graduation
42TXUSAF
Occupational Therapist→ Occupational Therapist
$75–110K civilianOfficer
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam eligibility (direct)
4330USMC
Historical Officer→ Archivist
$58–80K civilianEnlisted
43DXUSAF
Dietitian→ Registered Dietitian
$65–78K civilianOfficer
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Eligibility (partial)
43EARMY
Parachute Rigger→ Quality Control Inspector
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Rigger Certificate (partial)
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