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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 total3E091USAF
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)
3E1X1USAF
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Technician→ HVAC Technician
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (Direct)HVAC Excellence (Partial)North American Technician Excellence (NATE) (Partial)
3E231USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Safety Certification (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Certification (partial)
3E251USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certifications (partial)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (potential)
3E271USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Equipment Operator Certification (partial)
3E291USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) (potential)
3E2X1USAF
Pavement and Construction Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) - Heavy Equipment Operations (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (direct)
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)
3E432USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Individual Certification programs (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to fuel storage (partial)
3E433USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician
$45–90K civilianEnlisted
Applicator certification (specific states)
3E451USAF
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance→ Plumber
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
3E452USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector (partial)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
3E453USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician/Manager
$45–80K civilianEnlisted
State Pesticide Applicator License (partial preparation)
3E471USAF
Utilities Systems Apprentice→ Plumber
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety (partial)
3E472USAF
Liquid Fuel Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
American Petroleum Institute (API) Storage Tank Inspector (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications related to fuel gas piping and mechanical systems (partial)
3E473USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician
$45–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Applicator (various states, partial)Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE, partial)
3E491USAF
Utilities Systems Journeyman→ Plumber
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (depending on state requirements, partial)
3E492USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) certifications (partial)International Code Council (ICC) certifications (related)
3E493USAF
Pest Management Specialist→ Pest Control Technician
$45–90K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (state-specific, partial preparation)
3E4X1USAF
Utilities Systems Apprentice→ Plumber
$52–65K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (partial)
3E4X2USAF
Fuels Systems Maintenance→ Petroleum Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)American Petroleum Institute (API) Storage Tank Inspector (partial)
3E531USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–72K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (foundational knowledge)
3E551USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)
3E571USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$55–70K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (partial)
3E591USAF
Engineering Assistant→ Civil Engineering Technician
$58–98K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)Certified Construction Contract Administrator (partial)
3E5X1USAF
Civil Engineering Apprentice→ Civil Engineering Technician
$60–72K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)GIS Professional (GISP) (Foundational Knowledge)
3E631USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management Specialist→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E651USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management→ Operations Manager
$72–105K civilianEnlisted
3E671USAF
Civil Engineer Work Management→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E691USAF
Civil Engineer Resource Management→ Project Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E6X1USAF
Civil Engineer Resource Management→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
3E731USAF
Fire Protection Specialist→ Firefighter
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (partial)Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations (partial)
3E751USAF
Fire Protection Specialist→ Firefighter
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)HAZMAT Awareness & Operations (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (partial)
3E771USAF
Fire Protection Specialist→ Firefighter
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)EMT-Basic (partial)Hazardous Materials Technician (partial)
3E791USAF
Fire Protection Specialist→ Firefighter
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)Hazmat Technician (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (partial)
3E7X1USAF
Fire Protection→ Firefighter
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I & II (direct)HAZMAT Operations (direct)DoD Fire Officer certification (direct)
3E831USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician→ Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (partial)
3E851USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (40-hour)National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) (partial)Certified Explosives Specialist (partial)
3E871USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$62–85K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)Explosives Handler Certification (potential)
3E891USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist→ Bomb Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) (direct)International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) (partial)
3E8X1USAF
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (partial)
3E931USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Specialist→ Emergency Management Director
$70–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)OSHA HAZWOPER (awareness level)
3E951USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Specialist→ Emergency Management Director
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (awareness level)
3E971USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Technician→ Emergency Management Director
$60–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (awareness level)
3E991USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Specialist→ Emergency Management Director
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)HAZWOPER 40-Hour (partial)
3E9X1USAF
Readiness and Emergency Management Specialist→ Emergency Management Director
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) (partial)OSHA HAZWOPER (partial)
3M031USAF
Services Apprentice→ Hotel/Lodging Manager
$52–68K civilianEnlisted
3M051USAF
Services Apprentice→ Hotel Manager
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
Certified Food Manager (partial)Certified Hospitality Professional (partial)
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