19KArmyCombat

19K M1 Armor Crewmember — Civilian Career Guide

Operates M1 Abrams main battle tanks. Serves as driver, loader, or gunner. Performs crew-level maintenance and tactical maneuvers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$95,000.00

AVG SALARY

$67,400.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 13-1199

$95,000.00

median/yr

CDL Truck Driver

SOC 53-3032

$54,320.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Vehicle operationsCrew coordinationTactical operationsMaintenanceTeam leadershipDecision-making under pressure

Recommended Certifications

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

CDL

OSHA 30

PMP

First Aid/CPR

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19KArmyCombat

19K M1 Armor Crewmember — Civilian Career Guide

Operates M1 Abrams main battle tanks. Serves as driver, loader, or gunner. Performs crew-level maintenance and tactical maneuvers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$95,000.00

AVG SALARY

$67,400.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Heavy Equipment Operator

SOC 47-2073

$55,280.00

median/yr

Security Manager

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Defense Contractor

SOC 13-1199

$95,000.00

median/yr

CDL Truck Driver

SOC 53-3032

$54,320.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Vehicle operationsCrew coordinationTactical operationsMaintenanceTeam leadershipDecision-making under pressure

Recommended Certifications

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

CDL

OSHA 30

PMP

First Aid/CPR

Translate Your 19K Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your M1 Armor Crewmember skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.