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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.
Chief Executives
Average Salary:
$156,382
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.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Average Salary:
$155,251
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.
Orthodontists
Average Salary:
$154,109
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.
Internists, General
Average Salary:
$135,945
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.
General and Operations Managers
Average Salary:
$133,855
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.
Political Scientists
Average Salary:
$130,524
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.
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Average Salary:
$129,562
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.
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.
Surgeons
Average Salary:
$126,767
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.
Ship and Boat Captains
Average Salary:
$125,555
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.
Psychiatrists
Average Salary:
$124,839
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.
Industrial Production Managers
Average Salary:
$121,860
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.
Anesthesiologists
Average Salary:
$120,141
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.
Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary:
$119,163
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.
Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Average Salary:
$115,888
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
The military provides for the spiritual needs of its personnel by offering religious services, moral guidance, and counseling. Chaplains conduct worship services for military personnel and perform other spiritual duties covering the beliefs and practices of all religious faiths.
Operations Research Analysts
Average Salary:
$115,806
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
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.
Pediatricians, General
Average Salary:
$115,000
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.
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officers
Average Salary:
$114,758
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
Air traffic control centers often have several sections giving instructions to military aircraft. One section gives take-off and landing instructions. Another gives ground instructions. A third section tracks planes in flight. Air traffic control managers direct the operations of air traffic control centers.
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Average Salary:
$114,116
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.