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18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant — Civilian Career Guide

Special Forces medical specialist providing trauma care, preventive medicine, and veterinary care in austere environments. Most broadly trained medical professional in the military.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$250,000.00

AVG SALARY

$133,008.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Physician Assistant

SOC 29-1071

$130,020.00

median/yr

Registered Nurse

SOC 29-1141

$93,600.00

median/yr

Paramedic

SOC 29-2043

$58,410.00

median/yr

Emergency Medicine Physician (via med school)

SOC 29-1211

$250,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Trauma surgeryEmergency medicineInfectious diseaseVeterinary carePreventive medicinePatient management under fire

Recommended Certifications

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

NREMT-Paramedic

ACLS/PALS/BLS

PA License (via bridge)

RN License (via bridge)

Translate Your 18D Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Special Forces Medical Sergeant skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.

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18DArmySpecial Operations

18D Special Forces Medical Sergeant — Civilian Career Guide

Special Forces medical specialist providing trauma care, preventive medicine, and veterinary care in austere environments. Most broadly trained medical professional in the military.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$250,000.00

AVG SALARY

$133,008.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Physician Assistant

SOC 29-1071

$130,020.00

median/yr

Registered Nurse

SOC 29-1141

$93,600.00

median/yr

Paramedic

SOC 29-2043

$58,410.00

median/yr

Emergency Medicine Physician (via med school)

SOC 29-1211

$250,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Trauma surgeryEmergency medicineInfectious diseaseVeterinary carePreventive medicinePatient management under fire

Recommended Certifications

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

NREMT-Paramedic

ACLS/PALS/BLS

PA License (via bridge)

RN License (via bridge)

Translate Your 18D Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Special Forces Medical Sergeant skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.