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Chief Executives 
Average Salary:
$161,126
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Military combat operations require careful planning and coordination of combat resources. Combat mission support officers ensure that everything is in the right place at the right time during military operations. They provide battle management from specialized aircraft, ground locations, and ships. Combat mission support officers normally specialize according to their area of expertise.
General and Operations Managers
Average Salary:
$138,713
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
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.
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
Average Salary:
$108,548
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The services have public information officers to keep the public informed about the military. These officers answer questions from the news media, members of Congress, private citizens, and service personnel. They also prepare reports and news releases about activities on military bases and service policies and operations.
Administrative Services Managers
Average Salary:
$103,573
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Average Salary:
$102,624
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military uses computers in almost every aspect of its operations. Military computers are used to process payroll and personnel information, control the targeting and firing of weapons systems, account for money, gather and analyze intelligence data, and make it easier to communicate around the world. Computer systems officers direct the operations of computer centers and are involved in the planning and development of computer systems.
Treasurers and Controllers
Average Salary:
$104,961
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Each year, the services spend billions of dollars on personnel, equipment, and supplies. Only through careful management can military funds be put to their best use. Finance and accounting managers direct and manage the financial affairs of the military. They also advise commanders on financial and accounting matters.
Financial Managers, Branch or Department
Average Salary:
$80,028
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Each year, the services spend billions of dollars on personnel, equipment, and supplies. Only through careful management can military funds be put to their best use. Finance and accounting managers direct and manage the financial affairs of the military. They also advise commanders on financial and accounting matters.
Industrial Production Managers
Average Salary:
$110,574
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
In the military, people need to know that the equipment they are using will perform as expected when a crisis arises. Industrial engineers manage quality control programs to ensure that the military develops and uses high quality products and systems. They also do research to determine the most effective ways for the military to use its people and equipment.
Purchasing Managers
Average Salary:
$105,867
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military buys billions of dollars worth of equipment, supplies, and services from private industry each year. The services must make sure their purchases meet military specifications and are made at a fair price. Purchasing and contracting managers negotiate, write, and monitor contracts for purchasing equipment, materials, and services.
Transportation Managers
Average Salary:
$92,797
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Each year, the military transports thousands of service men and women and tons of material to bases across the U.S. and overseas. Ships, aircraft, trucks, buses, vans, and trains are all part of the military's transportation system. Transportation managers direct the transport of military personnel and material by air, road, rail, and water.
Storage and Distribution Managers
Average Salary:
$87,581
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military needs vast amounts of supplies to feed and supply its personnel. Tons of materials such as food, fuel, medicine, and ammunition must be ordered, stored, and distributed each day. Supply and warehousing managers plan and direct personnel who order, receive, store, and issue equipment and supplies.
Human Resources Managers
Average Salary:
$94,649
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Personnel management helps individuals develop their military careers. It also serves the military's need to fill jobs with qualified workers. Personnel specialists collect and store information about the people in the military, such as training, job assignment, promotion, and health information. They work directly with service personnel and their families.
Training and Development Managers
Average Salary:
$105,383
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military places great importance on training to prepare service men and women for their military careers. Programs include training in technical skills, physical fitness, academic subjects, and leadership development. Training and education directors plan, develop, and manage education and training programs for military personnel.
Construction Managers
Average Salary:
$107,794
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Airfields, roads, bridges, buildings, power plants, docks, and water treatment plants on military bases around the world are continually being built, repaired, and improved. Civil engineers plan, design, and direct the construction of military facilities.
Education Administrators, All Other
Average Salary:
$111,481
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
The military places great importance on training to prepare service men and women for their military careers. Programs include training in technical skills, physical fitness, academic subjects, and leadership development. Training and education directors plan, develop, and manage education and training programs for military personnel.
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Average Salary:
$116,477
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.
Food Service Managers
Average Salary:
$88,520
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military serves food to hundreds of thousands of service members each day. Meals must be carefully planned and prepared to ensure good nutrition and variety. Food service managers direct the facilities that prepare and serve food.
Lodging Managers
Average Salary:
Not Available
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
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.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Average Salary:
$104,100
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
In hospitals and clinics, all of the departments – emergency, X-ray, nursing, maintenance, administration, and food service – must work together to provide quality health care. Health services administrators manage hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. They also manage individual departments or specific health care programs within a hospital.
Natural Sciences Managers
Average Salary:
$95,606
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.