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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 totalASENAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Automotive Electrician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)Electrical Safety Certification (partial)
ASMNAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$52–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE Engine Repair (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)
ASTUSCG
Aviation Survival Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$45–73K civilianEnlisted
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (partial)Pararescue SwimmerOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Materials Handling (partial)
ATNAVY
Aviation Electronics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
AVIUSCG
Aviation Engineering Specialist→ Aircraft Maintenance Manager
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial preparation)Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) (relevant coursework)
AVIATIONUSCG
Coast Guard Aviation Officer→ Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Flight Engineer
$85–142K civilianEnlisted
AVTUSCG
Avionics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA International Avionics Technician Certification (partial)
AWCMNAVY
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator→ Intelligence Analyst
$70–115K civilianEnlisted
AWFNAVY
Naval Aircrewman Mechanical→ Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (partial)
AWONAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Operator)→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
AWRNAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter)→ Helicopter Pilot
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
AWSNAVY
Naval Aircrewman→ Helicopter Mechanic
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Emergency Medical Responder (partial)NAUI Open Water Diver (possible)
AWVNAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Avionics)→ Avionics Technician
$68–135K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
AZNAVY
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
BMUSCG
Boatswain's Mate→ Merchant Mariner/Deck Officer
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
STCW Basic Training (partial)USCG Auxiliary (partial)
BM_CGUSCG
Boatswain's Mate→ Boatswain's Mate
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (partial)USCG Master license (partial, counts toward sea time)
BM_NAVYNAVY
Boatswain's Mate→ Boatswain's Mate
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
USCG Merchant Mariner Credential (partial)OSHA Rigging certification (partial)
BNDMUSCG
Coast Guard Bandmaster→ Music Director/Conductor
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
BTNAVY
Boiler Technician→ Stationary Engineer
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
ASME Boiler Operator Certification (partial)EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)
BUNAVY
Builder→ Carpenter
$48–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 10 (partial)NCCER Core Curriculum (partial)
CENAVY
Utilitiesman→ Electrician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
NCCER Electrical (partial)OSHA 30 (Construction)
CMNAVY
Construction Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$58–80K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)CDL (Commercial Driver's License) (knowledge test prep)
COMMSUSCG
Telecommunications Management Specialist→ Telecommunications Manager
$95–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
CSNAVY
Culinary Specialist→ Restaurant Manager
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (direct)
CTANAVY
Cryptologic Technician (Administration)→ Administrative Assistant
$35–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) (Partial)CompTIA Security+ (Partial)
CTINAVY
Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (CTI)→ Intelligence Analyst
$68–95K civilianEnlisted
CTMNAVY
Cryptologic Technician Maintenance→ Electronics Technician
$68–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
CTNNAVY
Cryptologic Technician (Networks)→ Cybersecurity Analyst
$85–125K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (direct)CompTIA CySA+ (partial)CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) (partial)
CTONAVY
Cryptologic Technician (Networks)→ Network Technician
$55–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (direct)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (partial)
CTRNAVY
Cryptologic Technician Collection→ Intelligence Analyst
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
CTTNAVY
Cryptologic Technician Technical (CTT)→ Intelligence Analyst
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
DCNAVY
Damage Controlman→ Facilities Manager
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30-Hour Safety (partial)Certified Welder (AWS) (partial)
DKNAVY
Disbursing Clerk→ Payroll Specialist
$35–85K civilianEnlisted
DMNAVY
Draftsman→ Graphic Designer
$50–78K civilianEnlisted
AutoCAD Certified User (partial)Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop (partial)Certified Graphic Designer (partial)
DPNAVY
Data Processing Technician→ Network and Computer Systems Administrator
$45–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (partial)
DSNAVY
Data Systems Technician→ Computer and Network Support Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
DTNAVY
Dental Technician→ Dental Assistant
$38–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) (partial)Radiology Assistant Certification (partial)Basic Life Support (BLS)
EANAVY
Construction Mechanic→ Construction Manager
$60–98K civilianEnlisted
OSHA 30 (partial)NCCER Construction Technology (partial)
ELCUSCG
Electronics Technician Warrant Officer→ Electronics Engineer
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
ENGUSCG
Coast Guard Engineer→ Civil Engineer
$85–105K civilianEnlisted
EONAVY
Equipment Operator→ Construction Equipment Operator
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
OSHA Safety Certification (Partial)NCCER Equipment Operator Certification (Partial)
EODNAVY
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician→ Bomb Technician
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
HAZWOPER (partial)Various Commercial Explosives Certifications (depending on experience and electives)
EQNAVY
Equipmentman→ Operations Manager
$78–105K civilianEnlisted
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (partial)Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (partial)
ETNAVY
Electronics Technician→ Electronics Technician
$60–72K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
ET_CGUSCG
Electronics Technician→ Electronics Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
CET (Certified Electronics Technician) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) (partial)
ET_NAVYNAVY
Electronics Technician→ Electronics Technician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
CET (Certified Electronics Technician) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
FCNAVY
Fire Controlman→ Accountant
$75–98K civilianEnlisted
CET (Certified Electronics Technician) (partial)
FIN3410USMC
Auditing Officer→ Internal Auditor
$70–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (partial)Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) (partial)
FINANCEUSCG
Financial Resource Management Officer→ Financial Analyst
$78–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) (partial)Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) (partial)
FNUSCG
Fireman→ Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operator
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
FSUSCG
Food Service Specialist→ Chef
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
ServSafe Food HandlerCertified Professional Food Manager (partial)
FTNAVY
Fire Controlman→ Avionics Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA-I Fiber Optics Technician (partial)
GMNAVY
Gunner's Mate→ Gunner's Mate
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
NRA Firearms Instructor (partial)ATF Federal Firearms License eligibility (partial)
GSENAVY
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical)→ Power Plant Operator
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)
GSMNAVY
Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical)→ Stationary Engineer
$62–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)
HMNAVY
Hospital Corpsman→ Medical Assistant
$42–120K civilianEnlisted
NREMT-B / EMT-Basic (direct)Phlebotomy Technician (partial)CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) (partial, varies by state)
HRUSCG
Human Resources Officer→ Human Resources Manager
$105–130K civilianEnlisted
HSUSCG
Health Services Technician→ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / Paramedic
$38–75K civilianEnlisted
EMT-B (direct)Phlebotomy Technician (partial)Medical Assistant (partial)
HTNAVY
Hull Maintenance Technician→ Pipefitter
$52–75K civilianEnlisted
AWS Certified Welder (partial)OSHA 10-Hour Maritime (partial)
IMNAVY
Instrumentman→ Industrial Machinery Mechanic
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) (partial)
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