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Food Scientists and Technologists
Average Salary:
$94,193
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military conducts studies of human and animal diseases to understand their causes and to find treatments. Harmful pests and bacteria are studied to find ways to protect people and food against illness or infection. Life scientists study the biology and chemistry of living organisms.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Average Salary:
$100,383
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
The military conducts studies of human and animal diseases to understand their causes and to find treatments. Harmful pests and bacteria are studied to find ways to protect people and food against illness or infection. Life scientists study the biology and chemistry of living organisms.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Average Salary:
$95,794
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Overall responsibilities for the military and civilian categories of this career are similar, but specific tasks may vary depending on service branch.
Geological Sample Test Technicians
Average Salary:
$48,763
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Ships, airplanes, trucks, tanks, and other military vehicles require large amounts of fuel and lubricants. These and other petroleum products require special storage and handling. Petroleum supply specialists store, handle, and ship petroleum products, such as oil, fuel, compressed gas, and lubricants.
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Average Salary:
Not Available
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
The military provides training and educational opportunities for all personnel. Teachers and instructors conduct classes in such academic subjects as engineering, physical science, social science, and nursing. Teachers and instructors teach military personnel subjects that are related to their military occupations.
Reporters and Correspondents
Average Salary:
$46,712
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military publishes newspapers and broadcasts television and radio programs for its personnel and the public. These services are an important source of general information about people and events in the military. Broadcast journalists and newswriters write and present news programs, music programs, and radio talk shows.
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
Average Salary:
$46,604
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Television and film productions are an important part of military communications. Films are used for training in many military occupations. They are also used to record military operations, ceremonies, and news events. These productions require the teamwork of many technicians. Audiovisual and broadcast technicians perform many specialized tasks, ranging from filming to script editing to operating audio recording devices.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Average Salary:
$57,816
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The services take great care to ensure safe working conditions and a clean environment. A clean, safe, and healthy environment results in happier employees and better work. Environmental health and safety officers study the air, ground, and water to identify and analyze sources of pollution and its effects. They also direct programs to control safety and health hazards in the work place.
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Average Salary:
$67,911
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military operates retail stores for the convenience of service men and women. In some areas, particularly overseas, the goods and services offered at military stores, laundries, and barbershops are not otherwise available. Store managers direct the operation of retail service, food, and merchandise outlets. They also manage personnel who store food, supplies, and equipment.
Retail Salespersons
Average Salary:
$51,261
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military operates retail stores that sell food and merchandise to make it easier for personnel to obtain whatever they need where they are stationed. Sales and stock specialists perform a variety of duties to support the operation of these stores whether working aboard a ship or overseas in a remote location.
Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Average Salary:
$68,096
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military is a large organization that performs a wide range of activities in locations all over the world. The success of many military activities and operations depends on the effective management and coordination of administrative functions. Administrative officers direct administrative functions and services, such as mail distribution and delivery, records management, and facilities management. Other officers who specialize by functional area, such as finance or personnel, are described under their respective occupational titles in this publication.
Agricultural Inspectors
Average Salary:
$49,897
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Each military base is a small community. The health and well-being of the residents and surrounding land is a major concern of the services. Keeping military work places and living areas sanitary helps to prevent illness. Environmental health and safety specialists inspect military facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs, or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Average Salary:
$50,072
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Each military base is a small community. The health and well-being of the residents and surrounding land is a major concern of the services. Keeping military work places and living areas sanitary helps to prevent illness. Environmental health and safety specialists inspect military facilities and food supplies for the presence of disease, germs, or other conditions hazardous to health and the environment.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Average Salary:
$45,980
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Military aircraft are used to fly hundreds of missions each day for transport, patrol, and flight training. They need frequent servicing to remain safe and ready to fly. Aircraft mechanics inspect, service, and repair helicopters and airplanes.
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Average Salary:
$47,500
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Keeping automotive and heavy equipment in good working condition is vital to the success of military missions. Automotive and heavy equipment mechanics maintain and repair vehicles such as jeeps, cars, trucks, tanks, and other combat vehicles. They also repair bulldozers, power shovels, and other construction equipment.
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Average Salary:
$46,983
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Air conditioning and heating equipment is used to maintain comfortable temperatures in military buildings, airplanes, and ships. Refrigeration equipment is used to keep food cold and to keep some missile fuels at sub-zero storage temperatures. Heating and cooling mechanics install and repair air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment.
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Average Salary:
$44,915
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Military bases operate their own water treatment plants when public facilities cannot be used. These plants provide drinking water and safely dispose of sewage. Water and sewage treatment plant operators maintain the systems that purify water and treat sewage.
Ship and Boat Captains
Average Salary:
$131,480
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Ships and submarines are organized by departments, such as engineering, communications, weapons, and supply. Ship and submarine officers work as team members to manage the various departments aboard their vessels.
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Average Salary:
Not Available
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military constantly moves passengers and cargo. Personnel often travel to meetings, training sessions, and new assignments. Supplies and equipment to support troops must be shipped regularly. Transportation specialists plan and assist in air, sea, and land transportation for people and cargo. Some assist passenger travel as gate agents and flight attendants.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
Average Salary:
$47,707
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Ships, airplanes, trucks, tanks, and other military vehicles require large amounts of fuel and lubricants. These and other petroleum products require special storage and handling. Petroleum supply specialists store, handle, and ship petroleum products, such as oil, fuel, compressed gas, and lubricants.
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