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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 
Average Salary:
$44,524
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military uses numerous vehicles to transport its troops, equipment, and supplies. Together, the services own and operate about 50,000 heavy trucks and buses. Vehicle drivers operate all types of heavy military vehicles. They drive fuel or water tank trucks, semi-tractor trailers, heavy troop transports, and passenger buses.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents
Average Salary:
Not Available
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
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.
Security Managers
Average Salary:
$108,529
Most Common Degree:
Not Available
The military services have their own police forces to protect lives and property on military bases and to patrol our coastal waters. Law enforcement and security officers command military police units that enforce laws and investigate crimes. They also plan and direct programs to protect property, communications, and classified information.
Retail Salespersons
Average Salary:
$51,261
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military operates retail stores that sell food and merchandise to make it easier for personnel to obtain whatever they need where they are stationed. Sales and stock specialists perform a variety of duties to support the operation of these stores whether working aboard a ship or overseas in a remote location.
Security Guards
Average Salary:
$34,462
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military services have their own law enforcement and police forces. These specialists investigate crimes committed on military property or that involve military personnel. Military police do many of the same things as civilian officers, control traffic, prevent crime, and respond to emergencies. They also guard military bases and inmates in military correctional facilities.
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Average Salary:
$67,911
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military operates retail stores for the convenience of service men and women. In some areas, particularly overseas, the goods and services offered at military stores, laundries, and barbershops are not otherwise available. Store managers direct the operation of retail service, food, and merchandise outlets. They also manage personnel who store food, supplies, and equipment.
Police Patrol Officers
Average Salary:
$43,887
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military services have their own law enforcement and police forces. These specialists investigate crimes committed on military property or that involve military personnel. Military police do many of the same things as civilian officers, control traffic, prevent crime, and respond to emergencies. They also guard military bases and inmates in military correctional facilities.
Construction Carpenters
Average Salary:
$44,029
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military builds many temporary and permanent structures each year. Lumber, plywood, plasterboard, and concrete and masonry (bricks, stone, and concrete blocks) are the basic building materials for many of these projects. Construction specialists build and repair buildings, bridges, foundations, dams, and bunkers. They work with engineers and other building specialists as part of military construction teams.
Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard
Average Salary:
$49,018
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military operates retail stores that sell food and merchandise to make it easier for personnel to obtain whatever they need where they are stationed. Sales and stock specialists perform a variety of duties to support the operation of these stores whether working aboard a ship or overseas in a remote location.
Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Average Salary:
$68,096
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
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.
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.
Electricians
Average Salary:
$47,822
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
Each military base – anywhere in the world – must have its own electricity. Power plant electricians maintain and repair electricity generating equipment in mobile and stationary power plants.
Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Average Salary:
$55,703
Most Common Degree:
Work Experience Only
The military builds many temporary and permanent structures each year. Lumber, plywood, plasterboard, and concrete and masonry (bricks, stone, and concrete blocks) are the basic building materials for many of these projects. Construction specialists build and repair buildings, bridges, foundations, dams, and bunkers. They work with engineers and other building specialists as part of military construction teams.
Accountants
Average Salary:
$95,904
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.
Auditors
Average Salary:
Not Available
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.
Registered Nurses
Average Salary:
$101,874
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Nurses are a key part of the staff at military hospitals and clinics. Registered nurses direct nursing teams and give patients individual care to help them recover from illness or injury.
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Average Salary:
$102,539
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Nurses are a key part of the staff at military hospitals and clinics. Registered nurses direct nursing teams and give patients individual care to help them recover from illness or injury.
Critical Care Nurses
Average Salary:
$97,274
Most Common Degree:
Associate's Degree
Nurses are a key part of the staff at military hospitals and clinics. Registered nurses direct nursing teams and give patients individual care to help them recover from illness or injury.
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Average Salary:
$88,895
Most Common Degree:
Advanced Degree
Nurses are a key part of the staff at military hospitals and clinics. Registered nurses direct nursing teams and give patients individual care to help them recover from illness or injury.
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.