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Biomedical Engineers Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$81,540

Most Common Degree:

Bachelor's Degree

Apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Computer Network Architects Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$75,660

Most Common Degree:

Not Available

Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

Computer Network Support Specialists Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$46,260

Most Common Degree:

Not Available

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$75,660

Most Common Degree:

Not Available

Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

Home Health Aides Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$20,560

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Provide routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, and applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. Monitor or report changes in health status. May also provide personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming of patient.

Personal Care Aides Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$19,640

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and preparing meals. May provide assistance at non-residential care facilities. May advise families, the elderly, convalescents, and persons with disabilities regarding such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Financial Examiners Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$74,940

Most Common Degree:

Bachelor's Degree

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$76,700

Most Common Degree:

Advanced Degree

Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research.

Anesthesiologist Assistants Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$86,410

Most Common Degree:

Not Available

Assist anesthesiologists in the administration of anesthesia for surgical and non-surgical procedures. Monitor patient status and provide patient care during surgical treatment.

Physician Assistants Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$86,410

Most Common Degree:

Bachelor's Degree

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Skincare Specialists Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$28,920

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Biochemists and Biophysicists Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$79,390

Most Common Degree:

Advanced Degree

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Athletic Trainers Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$41,600

Most Common Degree:

Bachelor's Degree

Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

Physical Therapist Aides Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$23,680

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Under close supervision of a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing the patient and the treatment area.

Dental Hygienists Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$68,250

Most Common Degree:

Associate's Degree

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Dental Assistants Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$33,470

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$29,710

Most Common Degree:

Associate's Degree

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Software Developers, Applications Civilian Career

Average Salary:

$87,790

Most Common Degree:

Bachelor's Degree

Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. May analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. May supervise computer programmers.

Medical Assistants Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$28,860

Most Common Degree:

Work Experience Only

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Physical Therapist Assistants Civilian CareerMilitary Career

Average Salary:

$49,690

Most Common Degree:

Associate's Degree

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with State laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

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