13B MOS Cannon Crewmember — Civilian Career Guide
Operates and maintains howitzers and field artillery. Teamwork, precision, and high-stress decision-making transfer to operations and logistics.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$82,420.00
AVG SALARY
$67,993.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Operations Coordinator
SOC 11-1021
$82,420.00
median/yr
Heavy Equipment Operator
SOC 47-2073
$55,280.00
median/yr
Police Officer
SOC 33-3051
$77,270.00
median/yr
Firefighter
SOC 33-2011
$57,000.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 13B Cannon Crewmember 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 Army COOL / Credentialing Assistance ↗ 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 13B service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Cannon Crewmember 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.
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 →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 →Helmets, NODs, and overhead work load the neck.
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.
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13B Cannon Crewmember: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 13B Cannon Crewmember do?
Operates and maintains howitzers and field artillery. Teamwork, precision, and high-stress decision-making transfer to operations and logistics.
What civilian jobs can a 13B Cannon Crewmember transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 13B (Army MOS) Cannon Crewmember include Operations Coordinator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Police Officer, and Firefighter. 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 13B Cannon Crewmember make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 13B Cannon Crewmember have median salaries ranging from about $55,280 to $82,420 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 13B Cannon Crewmember land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 13B Cannon Crewmember resume include CDL, OSHA Safety, and PMP. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 13B Cannon Crewmember bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 13B Cannon Crewmember develops, including Precision operations, Team coordination, Heavy equipment, Mathematics, and Safety protocols. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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