Firefighters
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$59,530/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
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Protect & Respond
Firefighters, police, and emergency managers. First responders keep communities safe.
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,290/yrCertificate or Associate degree | Bachelor's degree in related field | Master's or adva…↗ Steady
Emergency management directors
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$86,130/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists
Good fit if you …like learning by doing (projects).
$52,380/yrParalegal/assistant pathways (certificate/associate) | Lawyer path requires law degree …↑ Above Average
Infantry officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Infantry soldier
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Armor officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$65,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Field artillery officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$67,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Field artillery specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army special forces operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army Ranger
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army signal officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army communications specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army public affairs officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army unmanned aircraft operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Army warrant officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army drill sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Army explosive ordnance disposal specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$60,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army chemical officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army nuclear and missile specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army physical therapy specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$55,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army food service specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Army watercraft operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army transportation officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$63,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army mechanic (91B)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army satellite communication operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$50,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
National Guard officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army Reserve specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$24,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Army master gunner
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Naval officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy SEAL
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy surface warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy submarine officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy nuclear engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$94,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy information systems technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Navy sonar technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy gunner's mate
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy boatswain's mate
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$42,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy culinary specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…→ Limited Growth
Navy master-at-arms (security)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy explosive ordnance disposal
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy diver
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$60,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy parachute rigger
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$48,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$68,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine infantry rifleman
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$38,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Raider (MARSOC)
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps communications officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps artillery officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps drill instructor
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard maritime law enforcement
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$56,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard boatswain
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$44,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard marine science technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$50,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Coast Guard port security specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy reservist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$22,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Marine Corps Reserve officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$28,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Navy meteorologist and oceanographer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force special operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force tactical air control party
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force security forces
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$46,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force aerospace engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$92,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Air Force missile launch officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force nuclear weapons specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$62,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force satellite communications operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$58,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Air Force radar technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$54,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force weather officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force public affairs officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force education and training officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$70,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air Force ROTC instructor
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$64,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Air National Guard technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$52,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Space Force guardian officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force satellite operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force orbital analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force electronic warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force systems engineer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$94,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force communications specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Space Force missile and space officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
CIA operations officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Joint Special Operations Command officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Delta Force operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Naval Special Warfare operator
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$76,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces weapons sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces communications sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special Forces engineer sergeant
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$72,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Counterterrorism analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Drone warfare specialist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$78,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Electronic warfare officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$84,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…⇧ Strong
Military strategist
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$88,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
War gaming analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$82,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Military operations research analyst
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$86,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↑ Above Average
Explosive ordnance disposal officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$74,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special operations aviation officer
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$96,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Special operations weather technician
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$66,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Joint terminal attack controller
Good fit if you ...enjoy solving problems and working toward measurable outcomes.
$70,000/yrHigh school diploma + military enlistment | Military training and specialty school | Of…↗ Steady
Fire Marshal
Fire Marshals investigate the causes and origins of fires, enforce fire codes, and work to prevent fires through inspec…
$72,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady
Corrections Officer
Corrections Officers supervise and monitor inmates in jails, prisons, and other detention facilities.
$48,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …→ Limited Growth
Border Patrol Agent
Border Patrol Agents protect U.S.
$62,000/yrVaries widely: academy training, certificates, associate/bachelor for admin/leadership …↗ Steady