0321MarinesSpecial Operations

0321 Reconnaissance Marine — Civilian Career Guide

Conducts amphibious reconnaissance and direct action operations. Elite leadership and tactical skills transfer to law enforcement, security, and defense consulting.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$99,000.00

AVG SALARY

$68,743.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Federal Law Enforcement (DEA/FBI/USMS)

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Security Consultant

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Executive Protection

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

ReconnaissanceSmall unit tacticsAmphibious operationsPhysical fitnessLeadershipSurvival skills

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CPP

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EMT

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0321MarinesSpecial Operations

0321 Reconnaissance Marine — Civilian Career Guide

Conducts amphibious reconnaissance and direct action operations. Elite leadership and tactical skills transfer to law enforcement, security, and defense consulting.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$99,000.00

AVG SALARY

$68,743.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Federal Law Enforcement (DEA/FBI/USMS)

SOC 33-3021

$98,770.00

median/yr

Security Consultant

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Executive Protection

SOC 33-9032

$38,600.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

ReconnaissanceSmall unit tacticsAmphibious operationsPhysical fitnessLeadershipSurvival skills

Recommended Certifications

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

CPP

PSD Training

EMT

Dive Certifications

Translate Your 0321 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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