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0331 Machine Gunner — Civilian Career Guide

Employs crew-served weapons in support of infantry operations. Leadership and teamwork skills transfer to operations, security, and law enforcement.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$77,270.00

AVG SALARY

$62,433.00

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

Corrections Officer

SOC 33-3012

$49,610.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-1099

$65,850.00

median/yr

Firefighter

SOC 33-2011

$57,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Crew-served weaponsFire team leadershipPhysical enduranceDisciplineTeam coordination

Recommended Certifications

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

State LE Academy

CPP

Firefighter I/II

Translate Your 0331 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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0331MarinesInfantry

0331 Machine Gunner — Civilian Career Guide

Employs crew-served weapons in support of infantry operations. Leadership and teamwork skills transfer to operations, security, and law enforcement.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$77,270.00

AVG SALARY

$62,433.00

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

Corrections Officer

SOC 33-3012

$49,610.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-1099

$65,850.00

median/yr

Firefighter

SOC 33-2011

$57,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Crew-served weaponsFire team leadershipPhysical enduranceDisciplineTeam coordination

Recommended Certifications

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

State LE Academy

CPP

Firefighter I/II

Translate Your 0331 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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