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0311 Rifleman — Civilian Career Guide

The foundational Marine Corps MOS. Every Marine is a rifleman first. Leadership, discipline, and adaptability skills transfer to security, law enforcement, and management.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,770.00

AVG SALARY

$76,204.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Police Officer

SOC 33-3051

$77,270.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Security Consultant

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Operations Manager

SOC 11-1021

$82,420.00

median/yr

Emergency Management

SOC 11-9161

$83,960.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

LeadershipSmall unit tacticsDisciplinePhysical fitnessAdaptabilityTeam buildingDecision-making under stress

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

State LE Academy

CPP

PMP

FEMA Certifications

Translate Your 0311 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Rifleman skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Marines veterans.

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0311MarinesInfantry

0311 Rifleman — Civilian Career Guide

The foundational Marine Corps MOS. Every Marine is a rifleman first. Leadership, discipline, and adaptability skills transfer to security, law enforcement, and management.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$98,770.00

AVG SALARY

$76,204.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Police Officer

SOC 33-3051

$77,270.00

median/yr

Federal Law Enforcement

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Security Consultant

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Operations Manager

SOC 11-1021

$82,420.00

median/yr

Emergency Management

SOC 11-9161

$83,960.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

LeadershipSmall unit tacticsDisciplinePhysical fitnessAdaptabilityTeam buildingDecision-making under stress

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

State LE Academy

CPP

PMP

FEMA Certifications

Translate Your 0311 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Rifleman skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Marines veterans.