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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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 Military Career

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.

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