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Career Guides / Hashflag Index v1.0
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to civilian career.
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 total4Y071USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Safety Certificate
4Y072USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$42–55K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y091USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology certification (direct)
4Y092USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–104K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y0X1USAF
Dental Assistant→ Dental Hygienist
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Safety and Infection Control (potential)
4Y0X2USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y131USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–65K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y151USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y171USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–180K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation
4Y191USAF
Dental Laboratory Craftsman→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$40–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparation for some specialties
4Y1X1USAF
Dental Laboratory Technician→ Dental Laboratory Technician
$45–55K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) - partial preparationNational Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Dental Training
50AARMY
Force Management Officer→ Management Analyst
$85–110K civilianOfficer
51AARMY
Construction and Utilities Officer→ Electrician
$55–98K civilianOfficer
OSHA 30 (partial)LEED Green Associate (potential)
51BARMY
General Engineering Construction Supervisor→ Carpenter
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) (Partial Preparation)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification (Partial Preparation)
51CARMY
Contracting NCO→ Contract Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
51DARMY
Acquisition Officer→ Acquisition Manager
$110–140K civilianEnlisted
51EARMY
Camouflage Specialist→ Construction Manager
$62–98K civilianEnlisted
51FARMY
Pipeline Specialist→ Pipeline Technician
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
51GARMY
Geospatial Engineer→ Civil Engineer
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
NICET certification in Construction Materials Testing (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (awareness)
51HARMY
General Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)Construction Management Certification (partial)
51JARMY
Sheet Metal Worker→ Sheet Metal Worker
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (Construction)HVAC Excellence (partial)
51J1USAF
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$78–148K civilianEnlisted
51J2USAF
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$78–148K civilianEnlisted
51J3USAF
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$75–148K civilianEnlisted
51J4USAF
Judge Advocate→ Attorney (General Practice)
$75–148K civilianEnlisted
51JXUSAF
Judge Advocate→ Attorney
$70–148K civilianOfficer
51KARMY
Plumber→ Plumber
$62–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)EPA 608 Certification (partial)
51LARMY
Refrigeration and A/C Repairer→ HVAC Technician
$55–90K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (direct)HVAC Excellence (partial)
51MARMY
Firefighter→ Firefighter
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)Hazmat Awareness & Operations (direct)
51NARMY
Water Treatment Specialist→ Water Treatment Plant Operator
$52–72K civilianEnlisted
Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator (partial)
51PARMY
Utilities Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Water System Operator (partial)Certified Waste Water Operator (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
51QARMY
Terrain Intelligence Specialist→ Civil Engineer
$70–98K civilianEnlisted
Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Level I (partial)Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) (partial)
51RARMY
Electrician→ Electrician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)National Electrical Code (NEC) Familiarization
51SARMY
Nuclear and Counterproliferation Officer→ Systems Engineer
$95–140K civilianEnlisted
51TARMY
Technical Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
Construction Management Certification (partial)OSHA 30 (partial)
51ZARMY
General Engineering Supervisor→ Construction Manager
$62–98K civilianEnlisted
Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
52BARMY
Power Generation Equipment Repairer→ Electrician
$52–72K civilianEnlisted
Electrical Technician Certification (partial)EGSA Certified Technician (partial)
52CARMY
Gas Turbine Engine Mechanic→ Power Plant Operator
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
EGSA Certified Technician (partial)EPA Section 608 Certification (partial)
52DARMY
Power Generation Equipment Repairer→ Power Plant Operator
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
EPA 608 Certification (partial)Electrical Technician (partial)
52EARMY
Prime Power Production Specialist→ Power Plant Operator
$65–98K civilianEnlisted
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Entry-Level PV Installer (partial)Electrical Technician Certification (partial)
52FARMY
Special Purpose Equipment Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
52GARMY
Transmission and Distribution Specialist→ Electrical Powerline Installer/Repairer
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NCCER Electrical (partial)
52HARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Mechanical Maintenance Technician→ Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
ASME NQA-1 (partial)AWS Certified Welding Inspector (partial)
52JARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Electrician/Operator→ Electrical Power Generation Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Electrician Apprentice (partial)Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) credits
52KARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Instrumentman/Operator→ Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
$55–98K civilianEnlisted
ASME NQA-1 (partial)NRC Reactor Operator License (preparation)
52LARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Process Control Specialist/Operator→ Nuclear Power Plant Operator
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator License (prepares for)American Nuclear Society (ANS) certifications (relevant coursework)
52MARMY
Nuclear Powerplant Supervisor→ Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
NRC Reactor Operator License (Preparation)NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 (Partial)
52R1USAF
Chaplain→ Religious Organization Director
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
52R2USAF
Chaplain Corps Program Manager→ Religious Organization Director
$75–125K civilianEnlisted
52R3USAF
Chaplain→ Religious Organization Director
$85–130K civilianEnlisted
Pastoral Counselor Certification (potential partial preparation)Mediation/Conflict Resolution Certification (potential partial preparation)
52R4USAF
Chaplain→ Nonprofit Program Director
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
52RXUSAF
Chaplain Corps Officer→ Religious Organization Director
$68–120K civilianOfficer
52XARMY
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
53AARMY
Information Systems Manager→ Information Security Manager
$85–145K civilianOfficer
CompTIA Security+CompTIA Network+Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (partial)
53BARMY
Software Developer→ Software Engineer
$85–115K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) (partial)
53CARMY
Materiel Developer→ Program Manager
$95–140K civilianEnlisted
54230USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety (partial)
54250USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$60–82K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)Electrician Apprenticeship (hours credit)
54270USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)
54290USAF
Electrical Power Production Specialist→ Electrician
$60–82K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NFPA 70E (partial)
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