42AArmyAdmin/HR

42A Human Resources Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Manages personnel records, processes, and actions. One of the most directly transferable MOS codes to civilian HR careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$72,910.00

AVG SALARY

$68,983.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HR Generalist

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Recruiter

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Talent Acquisition Specialist

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

HR Coordinator

SOC 43-4161

$49,960.00

median/yr

Benefits Administrator

SOC 13-1141

$72,300.00

median/yr

HRIS Analyst

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Personnel managementBenefits administrationRecruitmentRecords managementEmployee relationsHRIS systems

Recommended Certifications

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

PHR/SPHR

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Certified Staffing Professional

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42AArmyAdmin/HR

42A Human Resources Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Manages personnel records, processes, and actions. One of the most directly transferable MOS codes to civilian HR careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$72,910.00

AVG SALARY

$68,983.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HR Generalist

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Recruiter

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Talent Acquisition Specialist

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

HR Coordinator

SOC 43-4161

$49,960.00

median/yr

Benefits Administrator

SOC 13-1141

$72,300.00

median/yr

HRIS Analyst

SOC 13-1071

$72,910.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Personnel managementBenefits administrationRecruitmentRecords managementEmployee relationsHRIS systems

Recommended Certifications

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

PHR/SPHR

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Certified Staffing Professional

Translate Your 42A Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Human Resources Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.