0341 MOS Mortarman — Civilian Career Guide
Crews 60mm and 81mm mortar systems, handling emplacement, sighting, fire direction computation, and firing. Also manages ammunition classification and storage and plots fire direction data.
CAREER PATHS
4
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
Security Manager
SOC 33-1099
$65,850.00
median/yr
Firefighter
SOC 33-2011
$57,000.00
median/yr
Corrections Officer
SOC 33-3012
$49,610.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 0341 Mortarman veterans separating in the next 12 months should start here.
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Skills That Transfer
Recommended Certifications
These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.
How to pay for these — you likely don't pay out of pocket
- GI Bill: the Post-9/11 GI Bill reimburses licensing & certification test fees up to $2,000 per exam— and it doesn't use a full month of entitlement.
- While you're still in:your branch's Credentialing Assistance program can cover the full cost of many of these certs (often several thousand dollars a year) — check Marine Corps COOL ↗ for what's funded and current amounts.
- Tip: start certs before you separate — Credentialing Assistance is only for currently-serving members; after separation you shift to the GI Bill.
VA conditions commonly associated with 0341 service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Mortarman role are commonly linked to the conditions below. This is awareness of what this job can lead to, not a promise of a rating. The VA decides every claim on your own diagnosis and evidence. If you deal with any of these, here is how each is rated.
Rucking, lifting, and body armor load the spine for years.
See how it is rated →Rucks, jumps, and repetitive impact wear the knees.
See how it is rated →Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Combat, trauma, or high-stress duty can cause lasting symptoms.
See how it is rated →Uneven terrain and load-bearing cause chronic sprains.
See how it is rated →Heavy load-bearing accelerates hip wear.
See how it is rated →Long hours on your feet in boots inflame the heel/arch.
See how it is rated →Spine wear can pinch nerves, causing radiating pain.
See how it is rated →Blast exposure and impacts can cause lasting effects.
See how it is rated →Often secondary to neck strain, TBI, or stress.
See how it is rated →A free accredited VSO can help you file any of these at no cost. Never pay a fee or a percentage of your back pay for claim help.
Civilian careers 0341 feeds
Each links to every military code across all branches that leads to the same job, which is useful context when a posting asks for experience you have under a different name.
0341 equivalents in other branches
Ranked by how much civilian ground they share with 0341, not by title similarity. Handy for joint billets, spouse comparisons, or explaining your background to someone who served elsewhere.
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0341 Mortarman: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 0341 Mortarman do?
Crews 60mm and 81mm mortar systems, handling emplacement, sighting, fire direction computation, and firing. Also manages ammunition classification and storage and plots fire direction data.
What civilian jobs can a 0341 Mortarman transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 0341 (Marines MOS) Mortarman include Police Officer, Security Manager, Firefighter, and Corrections Officer. These roles draw on the same skills and experience you built in service — see the full skill-to-career mapping above.
How much does a 0341 Mortarman make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 0341 Mortarman have median salaries ranging from about $49,610 to $77,270 per year, depending on the role, location, and your certifications and clearance. Figures are BLS median wage data for the matched occupations.
What certifications help a 0341 Mortarman land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 0341 Mortarman resume include OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, DOT Hazardous Materials Employee Certification, and Certified Protection Officer (IFPO). Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 0341 Mortarman bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 0341 Mortarman develops, including Ballistic and fire-direction calculation, Precision instrument setup, Ammunition handling and storage, Team-based equipment operation, and Tactical communications. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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