What are some of the top paying jobs for veterans?

Elizabeth Malkin — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:56:02 -0400

Have you ever wondered which jobs are good fits for vets and are going to be ones where you can make a good, high salary immediately after you separate? We've put together a list of some of the top ones to help steer your job search. If you think there are more or you have had a great experience in a different industry or company then please share it, the more our members can learn about different opportunities the better!

http://blog.rallypoint.com/2015/07/top-5-high-paying-jobs-for-veterans.html

RallyPoint.com: Top 5 High-Paying Jobs for Veterans

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Jul 1 at 2015 3:05 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:05:22 -0400

Careers in Information Technology are plentiful for veterans with military MOS's that are IT centric. I averaged mid to low six figure annual incomes for 31 years after my years of experience as a 24K20.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 1 at 2015 3:17 PM

LTC John Shaw — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:17:56 -0400

Elizabeth Malkin I am sure salary surveys have been done, but Defense contracting and IT has to be a top area. The other recommendation is for RP to sponsor an survey that anonymizes the salary data and ties to the industry or years of experience. Most people don't want/like to give up salary information.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 1 at 2015 3:33 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:33:33 -0400

I can tell you which one isn't, mine!

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Jul 1 at 2015 5:23 PM

LTC Ed Ross — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:23:13 -0400

Start your own business. Unlimited potential. I'm president of my own consultant company.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 1 at 2015 8:47 PM

PO1 John Miller — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:47:01 -0400

It is very rare to walk into an IT Management position coming straight out of the military, even if you do have the education and experience.

Response by PFC Abraham Odisho made Jul 1 at 2015 9:30 PM

PFC Abraham Odisho — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:30:36 -0400

That article skipped #4. WTF? They can't even count to five people, and you are paying them to write this? Unbelievable. I would guess all those four count pushups messed with this persons counting ability. 1, 2, 3, SIX! lmfao

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Nov 30 at 2015 5:50 PM

1SG Nick Baker — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 17:50:58 -0500

Manufacturing jobs pay well and have great benefits. Industry averages are the same or above the jobs listed. Supervisors and Engineers are needed.

Response by SFC Mark Trees made Dec 1 at 2015 3:59 AM

SFC Mark Trees — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 03:59:25 -0500

Having a degree really helps veterans entering the workforce. Most enlisted folks do not have a degree when they leave the service and too many never use the education benefits they earned. I used my education benefits to earn a degree in the sciences and now I work in the energy industry. Even though the indudustry is currently experiencing a downturn, the available jobs pay generously and usually have good benefits. An added bonus is that folks in this industry generally appreciate all who served, making it a very vet-friendly environment. My starting salary was higher than all those listed in the article.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Mar 19 at 2022 10:50 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:50:20 -0400

Thanks for sharing.