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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 total67VARMY
Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (partial)
67WARMY
Helicopter Technical Inspector→ Aircraft Mechanic / Aviation Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)
67XARMY
CH-54 Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$58–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic (A&P) (partial)
67YARMY
AH-1 Helicopter Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
67ZARMY
Aviation Maintenance Manager→ Maintenance Manager
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspection Authorization (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
6800USMC
Weather Services Marine→ Atmospheric Scientist
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
6801USMC
Meteorological and Oceanographic (METOC) Analyst→ Meteorologist
$76–108K civilianEnlisted
6802USMC
Meteorology and Oceanography Officer→ Meteorologist
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
6821USMC
METOC Observer→ Meteorological Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
6842USMC
METOC Analyst Forecaster→ Meteorologist
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
68AARMY
Medical Equipment Repairer→ Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET)
$55–85K civilianOfficer
Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician (CBET) (Partial Preparation)CompTIA A+ (Partial Preparation)Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology (Credits earned toward)
68BARMY
Orthopedic Specialist→ Orthopedic Technologist
$42–110K civilianEnlisted
National Board Certification for Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT) eligibility (partial)
68CARMY
Practical Nurse→ Registered Nurse (RN)
$40–105K civilianEnlisted
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (eligibility varies by state)
68DARMY
Operating Room Specialist→ Surgical Technologist
$42–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) (partial)
68EARMY
Dental Specialist→ Dental Assistant
$45–70K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Technician Certification (partial)
68FARMY
Aircraft Electrician→ Avionics Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
68GARMY
Aircraft Structural Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe Mechanic (partial)AWS Certified Welder (partial)
68HARMY
Aircraft Pneudraulics Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Technician (partial)
68JARMY
Missile and Fire Control Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)ISCET Associate CET (partial)
68KARMY
Medical Laboratory Specialist→ Medical Laboratory Technician
$37–75K civilianEnlisted
American Medical Technologists (AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (partial)American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (partial)
68LARMY
Avionics Communications Equipment Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
68MARMY
Aircraft Armament Systems Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$62–88K civilianEnlisted
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (partial)
68NARMY
Cardiovascular Specialist→ Cardiovascular Technologist
$45–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) (partial)Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) (partial)
68PARMY
Radiology Specialist→ Radiologic Technologist
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (partial)
68QARMY
Pharmacy Technician→ Pharmacy Technician
$38–130K civilianEnlisted
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (partial)
68RARMY
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist→ Food Safety Auditor
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional - Food Safety (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (partial)
68SARMY
Preventive Medicine Specialist→ Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH) (partial)
68TARMY
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist→ Veterinary Technician
$32–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) (partial)Animal Control Officer (partial)
68UARMY
Audiology and ENT Specialist→ Audiology Assistant
$40–85K civilianEnlisted
68VARMY
Respiratory Therapist→ Respiratory Therapist
$45–82K civilianEnlisted
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (partial)Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS) (direct)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (direct)
68WARMY
Combat Medic Specialist→ Emergency Medical Technician
$42–95K civilianEnlisted
NREMT-B / EMT-Basic (direct)Paramedic (partial, bridge programs available)
68XARMY
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) (partial)
68YARMY
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
68ZARMY
Chief Medical NCO→ Healthcare Administrator
$78–98K civilianEnlisted
6C031USAF
Contracting Specialist→ Contract Specialist
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) (partial)Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) (partial)
6C051USAF
Contracting Specialist→ Contract Specialist
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
6C071USAF
Contracting Specialist→ Contract Specialist
$75–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) (partial)Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) (partial)
6C091USAF
Contracting Specialist→ Contract Specialist
$72–105K civilianEnlisted
6C0X1USAF
Contracting Specialist→ Contract Specialist/Contract Officer
$65–105K civilianEnlisted
7000USMC
Aviation Operations Specialist→ Air Traffic Controller
$55–138K civilianEnlisted
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) (partial)Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations (partial)
7001USMC
Air Traffic Controller→ Air Traffic Controller
$78–138K civilianEnlisted
FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist Certification (Eligibility upon completion)
7002USMC
EAFES Officer→ Airport Operations Manager
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
Fire Officer I & II (partial)Airport Fire Fighter (partial)HAZMAT Technician (partial)
7011USMC
Expeditionary Airfield Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety (partial)
7041USMC
Aviation Operations Specialist→ Airfield Operations Specialist
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
7051USMC
Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marine→ Firefighter
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Firefighter I & II (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (partial)
70AARMY
Health Services Administrator→ Medical and Health Services Manager
$75–126K civilianOfficer
Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP) (Partial Preparation)
70BARMY
Health Services Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
70CARMY
Health Services Comptroller→ Financial Manager
$75–150K civilianEnlisted
70DARMY
Health Services System Management Officer→ Healthcare IT Manager
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
70EARMY
Patient Administration Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM) (partial)Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (partial)
70FARMY
Health Services Human Resources Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$85–120K civilianEnlisted
70HARMY
Health Services Plans, Operations, Intelligence, Security, and Training Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
70KARMY
Health Services Materiel Officer→ Healthcare Supply Chain Manager
$75–110K civilianEnlisted
7111NAVY
Warrant Officer (Deck/Navigation)→ Ship Captain
$75–110K civilianWarrant
US Coast Guard Mate (partial)Various STCW certifications (partial)
7112NAVY
Deck and Navigation Officer→ Ship Captain
$70–110K civilianWarrant
7113NAVY
Deck and Navigation Officer→ Ship Captain
$90–180K civilianWarrant
7115NAVY
Deck and Navigation Officer→ Ship Captain
$70–110K civilianWarrant
United States Coast Guard (USCG) licenses (partial preparation, depending on experience and sea time)
7117NAVY
Deck and Navigation Officer→ Ship Captain
$78–130K civilianWarrant
7118NAVY
Surface Warfare Officer (Limited Duty)→ Ship Captain
$75–110K civilianWarrant
7121NAVY
Special Operations Technician→ Operations Manager
$75–105K civilianWarrant
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)NAUI Open Water Diver (partial)
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