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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 · 4,202 total24LARMY
HAWK Missile System Maintenance Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) - Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) (partial)
24MARMY
VULCAN System Maintainer→ Electronics Technician
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
24NARMY
Chaparral System Maintainer→ Missile and Munitions Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
24PARMY
Air Defense Acquisition Radar Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$62–82K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
24QARMY
NIKE Hercules Fire Control Mechanic→ Electronics Technician
$65–82K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)
24RARMY
HAWK Missile System Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
24TARMY
PATRIOT System Maintainer→ Avionics Technician
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
24T1USAF
Logistics Readiness Officer→ Logistics Manager
$87–115K civilianEnlisted
24T2USAF
Logistics Readiness Officer→ Logistics Manager
$95–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (partial)Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) (partial)
24T3USAF
Logistics Readiness Officer→ Logistics Manager
$95–115K civilianEnlisted
24T4USAF
Logistics Readiness Officer→ Logistics Manager
$85–125K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) (partial)APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) (partial)
24UARMY
Air Defense Missile System Repairer→ Quality Assurance Manager
$72–98K civilianEnlisted
24VARMY
HAWK Missile System Maintainer→ Maintenance Manager
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)
24WARMY
SGT YORK Gun System Maintenance Supervisor→ Avionics Technician
$55–82K civilianEnlisted
2500NAVY
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$70–148K civilianOfficer
2502USMC
Communication Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
2503NAVY
Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps Officer→ Attorney
$70–148K civilianOfficer
2505NAVY
Naval Reserve Lawyer→ Attorney
$70–148K civilianOfficer
2507NAVY
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$70–148K civilianOfficer
250AARMY
Telecommunications Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–155K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Security+Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)
250BARMY
Tactical Network Operations Technician→ Network Manager
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
250NARMY
Tactical Network Operations Technician→ Network Manager
$90–135K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2510USMC
Network Manager Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$75–155K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2512USMC
Field Wireman→ Telecommunications Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
2513USMC
Telephone Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$55–68K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)ETA Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant (partial)
2514USMC
Telephone Systems Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$50–72K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2515USMC
Telephone Systems/Personal Computer Repairer→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$48–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
2519USMC
Wire Chief→ Telecommunications Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)
251AARMY
Battlefield Management Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$75–120K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
2531USMC
Field Radio Operator→ Radio Technician
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
2532USMC
Multichannel Equipment Operator→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$55–68K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronic Technician - Associate (partial)
2533USMC
Radiotelegraph Operator→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
2534USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$57–68K civilianEnlisted
None
2535USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–72K civilianEnlisted
2536USMC
Satellite Communications Technician→ Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer
$58–72K civilianEnlisted
Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2537USMC
Radio Chief→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
2538USMC
Radio Chief→ Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers
$55–88K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (Partial preparation)CompTIA Network+ (Partial preparation)
2539USMC
PLRS Master Station Operator→ Network Technician
$62–70K civilianEnlisted
2542USMC
Defense Message System Specialist→ Network Administrator
$38–95K civilianEnlisted
2549USMC
DMS Chief→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$85–108K civilianEnlisted
254AARMY
Information Systems Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$75–115K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)
255AARMY
Information Systems Technician→ Network Operations Manager
$95–155K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
255NARMY
Network Management Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$78–159K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
255SARMY
Network Information Protection Technician→ Network Security Engineer
$95–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (direct)Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
255ZARMY
Network Operations Technician→ Network Architect
$120–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
256AARMY
Communications-Electronics Technician→ Electronics Engineer
$70–115K civilianWarrant
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Certified Electronics Technician (CET) - Associate
2581USMC
Radio Technician→ Telecommunications Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
ETA-I Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
2585USMC
PLRS Master Station Operator→ Network Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
2591USMC
Operational Communication Chief→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
25AARMY
Signal Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$95–150K civilianOfficer
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
25BARMY
Information Technology Specialist→ IT Systems Administrator
$72–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (direct)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
25CARMY
Signal Corps Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$110–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
25DARMY
Cyber Network Defender→ Network Architect
$90–135K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Partial)
25EARMY
Information Systems Technician→ Network Architect
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+CompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
25FARMY
Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer→ Network Engineer
$65–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (partial)
25GARMY
Fire Distribution Systems Maintenance Supervisor→ Avionics Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
25HARMY
Radar Data Processing Equipment Repairer→ Electronics Engineer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
25JARMY
Operations Central/Coder-Decoder Group Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
25KARMY
Air Defense Command and Control Systems Maintainer→ Avionics Technician
$68–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
25LARMY
Cable Systems Installer-Maintainer→ Telecommunications Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
BICSI Installer Level 1 (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
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