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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 total45KARMY
Armament Repairer→ Maintenance Supervisor
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45LARMY
Artillery Turret Mechanic→ Maintenance Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial)Welding certifications (partial)
45MARMY
Aircraft Armament Subsystems Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
45NARMY
M60A1/A3 Tank Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45PARMY
Sheridan Tank Turret Mechanic→ Industrial Machinery Mechanic
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
45RARMY
M60A2 Tank Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$55–65K civilianEnlisted
45TARMY
Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Turret Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications (partial)
45ZARMY
Armament/Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (related skills)
4600USMC
Combat Videographer→ Photographer
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (partial)
4601USMC
Combat Camera Officer→ Multimedia Manager
$68–85K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) (partial)Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) (partial)
4602USMC
Combat Camera Officer→ Multimedia Manager
$68–85K civilianEnlisted
4611USMC
Combat Illustrator→ Graphic Designer
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
4612USMC
Combat Camera Production Specialist→ Multimedia Artist and Animator
$50–85K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in Photoshop (partial)CompTIA Project+ (partial)
4615USMC
Combat Photographer→ Graphic Designer
$65–77K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (partial)
4641USMC
Combat Photographer→ Photographer
$52–70K civilianEnlisted
4653USMC
Broadcast Equipment Repairman→ Broadcast Technician
$50–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) (partial)SBE Certified Radio Operator (CRO) (partial)
4671USMC
Combat Videographer→ Videographer
$48–77K civilianEnlisted
Adobe Certified Professional in Video Design (partial)
4691USMC
Combat Camera Chief→ Multimedia Manager
$72–95K civilianEnlisted
46AARMY
Public Affairs Officer→ Public Relations Manager
$85–140K civilianOfficer
46A1USAF
Flight Nurse→ Nurse Manager
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) (partial)Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) (partial)
46A2USAF
Clinical Nurse→ Nurse Manager
$75–125K civilianEnlisted
46A3USAF
Nurse Corps Officer→ Nurse Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
46A4USAF
Clinical Nurse→ Nurse Manager
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
46AXUSAF
Nurse→ Nurse Manager
$75–130K civilianOfficer
46BARMY
Broadcast Journalist→ Public Relations Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Digital Marketing Professional (partial)
46DARMY
Improved HAWK System Mechanic→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
46F1USAF
Aerospace Medical Service Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
CCRN (partial)CEN (partial)TNCC (direct)
46F2USAF
Flight Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) (partial)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
46F3USAF
Flight Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) (partial)
46F4USAF
Flight Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
46FXUSAF
Flight Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$85–95K civilianOfficer
Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) (partial)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (direct)
46LARMY
Electrical-Mechanical Repairman→ Electrical and Electronics Repairer, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)ETA International - Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) (Partial)
46M1USAF
Anesthesia Nurse→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–205K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN) Eligibility (state-dependent requirements)Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Eligibility (post-graduate education required)
46M2USAF
Anesthesia Technician→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–205K civilianEnlisted
Certified Anesthesia Technician (Cer.A.T.) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)
46M3USAF
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–205K civilianEnlisted
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
46M4USAF
Anesthesia Nurse→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–205K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) eligible (requires further education/experience)
46MXUSAF
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist→ Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
$55–202K civilianOfficer
National Certification Examination of Nurse Anesthetists (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (direct)
46NARMY
PERSHING Missile System Repairer→ Mechatronics Technician
$48–72K civilianEnlisted
46N1USAF
Clinical Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$83–125K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN) (direct)
46N2USAF
Air Force Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$83–125K civilianEnlisted
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) (potential)
46N3USAF
Clinical Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$83–125K civilianEnlisted
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
46N4USAF
Clinical Nurse→ Registered Nurse
$85–125K civilianEnlisted
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (potential, depending on NTP site)
46NXUSAF
Air Force Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$82–125K civilianOfficer
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (potential partial credit)
46P1USAF
Mental Health Nurse→ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN) License (eligibility)American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (eligibility)
46P2USAF
Mental Health Nurse→ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN) license eligibilityAmerican Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Certification (eligibility post-experience)
46P3USAF
Mental Health Nurse→ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
46P4USAF
Mental Health Nurse→ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligibilityBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
46PXUSAF
Mental Health Nurse→ Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
$55–125K civilianOfficer
Registered Nurse (RN) (eligibility)Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (eligibility)
46QARMY
Public Affairs Specialist→ Public Relations Manager
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
46RARMY
Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist→ Broadcast Technician
$62–75K civilianEnlisted
46S1USAF
Operating Room Nurse→ Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR Nurse)
$80–115K civilianEnlisted
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (partial)
46S2USAF
Operating Room Nurse→ Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR)
$55–105K civilianEnlisted
46S3USAF
Operating Room Nurse→ Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR)
$85–115K civilianEnlisted
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (partial)
46S4USAF
Operating Room Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room
$85–115K civilianEnlisted
Registered Nurse (RN)Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
46SXUSAF
Operating Room Nurse→ Operating Room Nurse
$75–110K civilianOfficer
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (eligibility, requires experience)
46Y1USAF
Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse→ Nurse Practitioner
$85–126K civilianEnlisted
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)+1
46Y2USAF
Advanced Practice Nurse→ Nurse Practitioner
$80–125K civilianEnlisted
Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
46Y3USAF
Advanced Practice Nurse→ Nurse Practitioner
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP or ANCC)Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Registered Nurse (RN)
46Y4USAF
Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse→ Nurse Practitioner
$85–126K civilianEnlisted
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (Eligibility)Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification (Eligibility)Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification (Eligibility)Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification (Eligibility)
46YXUSAF
Privileged Advanced Practice Nurse→ Nurse Practitioner
$85–125K civilianOfficer
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
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