Military
The Military revolves around protecting the country’s interests and its citizens. There’s a lot more than just going to war when serving in the Armed Forces. Careers span from Cooks to Combat Medics to Helicopter Mechanics.
- This area employs around 1,331,976 people on Active Duty, about 0.90% of the entire workforce.
- By 2030, the projected number of jobs is set stay about the same.
- The mean wage is about $20.77 an hour or $43,199 annually.
There Are 6 Military Branches To Consider –
- Air Force
- Army
- Coast Guard
- Marines
- Navy
- Space Force
Pay Is Based On Your Rank And Time In Service –
Enlisted Members
Warrant Officers
Commissioned Officers
There Are 17 Main Areas Or Pathways To Consider –
- Ammunition, Explosives, and Weaponry
- Aviation
- Communications
- Cyber Operations
- Engineering
- Finance
- Infantry & Special Operations
- Intelligence
- Legal
- Logistics
- Medical
- Military Police and Corrections
- Musicians
- Personnel and Administration
- Pilots and Naval Flights
- Public Affairs
- Transportation, Vehicles and Equipment
Resources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, https://www.bls.gov/oes/2020/may/oes_nat.htm.” Accessed December 13, 2021.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Projections and Worker Characteristics, www.bls.gov/emp/tables/occupational-projections-and-characteristics.htm.” Accessed December 13, 2021.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook, https://www.bls.gov/ooh” Accessed December 13, 2021.
