25B MOS Information Technology Specialist — Civilian Career Guide
IT Specialists install, operate, and maintain Army IT systems including networks, servers, and cybersecurity tools. One of the most directly transferable MOS codes to civilian tech careers.
CAREER PATHS
7
TOP SALARY
$124,910.00
AVG SALARY
$101,226.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Network Administrator
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
Systems Administrator
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
IT Support Specialist
SOC 15-1232
$62,760.00
median/yr
Database Administrator
SOC 15-1242
$105,600.00
median/yr
SOC Analyst
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
Cloud Engineer
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 25B Information Technology Specialist 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 25B service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Information Technology Specialist 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 →Repetitive hand/keyboard or tool work compresses the wrist nerve.
See how it is rated →Helmets, NODs, and overhead work load the neck.
See how it is rated →Shift work, deployments, and weight changes are linked to it.
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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25B Information Technology Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 25B Information Technology Specialist do?
IT Specialists install, operate, and maintain Army IT systems including networks, servers, and cybersecurity tools. One of the most directly transferable MOS codes to civilian tech careers.
What civilian jobs can a 25B Information Technology Specialist transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 25B (Army MOS) Information Technology Specialist include Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Support Specialist, and Database Administrator. 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 25B Information Technology Specialist make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 25B Information Technology Specialist have median salaries ranging from about $62,760 to $124,910 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 25B Information Technology Specialist land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 25B Information Technology Specialist resume include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, and CCNA. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 25B Information Technology Specialist bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 25B Information Technology Specialist develops, including Network configuration, Systems administration, Cybersecurity, Troubleshooting, and Active Directory. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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