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Orthodontists 
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Dental care is a basic health service provided to men and women in the military. Military dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the mouth. They may practice general dentistry or work in one of several specialties.
Dentists, All Other Specialists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Dental care is a basic health service provided to men and women in the military. Military dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the mouth. They may practice general dentistry or work in one of several specialties.
Prosthodontists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Dental care is a basic health service provided to men and women in the military. Military dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the mouth. They may practice general dentistry or work in one of several specialties.
Allergists and Immunologists
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
Average Salary:
Over $166,400
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Preventive Medicine Physicians
Average Salary:
$163,936
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
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.
Pathologists
Average Salary:
$151,324
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Average Salary:
$140,282
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Dental care is a basic health service provided to men and women in the military. Military dentists examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the mouth. They may practice general dentistry or work in one of several specialties.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Average Salary:
$138,778
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
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.
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.
Nuclear Medicine Physicians
Average Salary:
$138,222
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Average Salary:
$137,700
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
The military has its own system of laws and courts. Lawyers in the various services Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps administer activities within the military judicial system. They also perform legal research, prosecute and defend court cases, and are judges in military courts. They provide legal services for military personnel and represent the services in civil and international legal matters.
Ophthalmologists
Average Salary:
$137,517
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Urologists
Average Salary:
$135,631
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Political Scientists
Average Salary:
$134,673
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Information about the military capabilities of foreign countries is vital to our national defense. Our leaders need to know the strengths and weaknesses of both friendly and unfriendly countries. International relations officers collect, analyze, and report information about foreign countries to be used for military planning.
Radiologists
Average Salary:
$134,290
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other
Average Salary:
$132,176
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.
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.
Dermatologists
Average Salary:
$130,325
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Military physicians and surgeons represent all of the major fields of medical specialization. Physicians and surgeons are the chief providers of medical services to military personnel and their dependents. They examine patients, diagnose their injuries or illnesses, and provide medical treatment.