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Biomedical Engineers 
Average Salary:
$94,788
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.
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
Average Salary:
$60,552
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Instant worldwide communication among air, sea, and land forces is vital to military operations. The services operate some of the largest and most complex communications networks in the world. Communications managers plan and direct the operation of military communication systems. They also manage personnel in communications centers and relay stations.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Average Salary:
$113,012
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.
Physician Assistants
Average Salary:
$103,308
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Physician assistants provide routine health care for patients, freeing physicians to concentrate on more serious health problems. Physician assistants examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the supervision of medical doctors.
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Average Salary:
$95,284
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.
Dental Hygienists
Average Salary:
$33,541
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Dental care is one of the health services provided to all military personnel. It is available in military dental clinics all over the world. Dental specialists assist military dentists in examining and treating patients. They also help manage dental offices.
Dental Assistants
Average Salary:
$44,691
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Dental care is one of the health services provided to all military personnel. It is available in military dental clinics all over the world. Dental specialists assist military dentists in examining and treating patients. They also help manage dental offices.
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Average Salary:
$80,064
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.
Medical Assistants
Average Salary:
$48,719
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military provides medical care to all men and women in the services. Medical care technicians work with teams of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide treatment to patients. They help give patients the care and treatment required to help them recover from illness or injury. They also prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies in hospitals and medical clinics.
Physical Therapist Assistants
Average Salary:
$53,087
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Physical and occupational therapy consists of treatment and exercise for patients disabled by illness or injury. Physical and occupational therapy specialists assist in administering treatment aimed at helping disabled patients regain strength and mobility and preparing them to return to work.
Veterinarians
Average Salary:
$100,340
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.
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Average Salary:
$129,371
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Good management and planning reduces waste and inefficiency. By improving its management techniques, the military makes the best use of its human and material resources. Management analysts and planners study operations and organizations, identify and evaluate problems, and develop recommendations based on their findings.
Environmental Engineers
Average Salary:
$78,323
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.
Pharmacy Technicians
Average Salary:
$48,044
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Prescription drugs and medicines are important to medical treatment. Patients and physicians depend on military pharmacies to fill their prescriptions accurately. Pharmacy technicians prepare and dispense prescribed drugs and medicines under the supervision of pharmacists or physicians. They also maintain pharmacy supplies and records
Physical Therapists
Average Salary:
$97,276
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Physical and occupational therapies are programs of treatment and exercise for patients disabled from illness or injury. Physical and occupational therapists plan and administer therapy to help patients adjust to disabilities, regain independence, and prepare to return to work.
Occupational Therapist Assistants
Average Salary:
Not Available
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Physical and occupational therapy consists of treatment and exercise for patients disabled by illness or injury. Physical and occupational therapy specialists assist in administering treatment aimed at helping disabled patients regain strength and mobility and preparing them to return to work.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Average Salary:
$53,871
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
The military has its own judicial system for prosecuting lawbreakers and handling disputes. Legal specialists and court reporters assist military lawyers and judges in the performance of legal and judicial work. They perform legal research, prepare legal documents, and record legal proceedings.
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Average Salary:
$45,214
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.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Average Salary:
$93,837
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.
Personnel Recruiters
Average Salary:
$65,786
Most Common Degree:
Bachelor's Degree
Attracting young people with the kinds of talent needed to succeed in today's military is a large task. Recruiting specialists provide information about military careers to young people, parents, schools, and local communities. They explain service employment and training opportunities, pay and benefits, and service life.