5C0X1 AFSC Command and Control Battle Management Operations — Civilian Career Guide
Monitors and manages space surveillance, missile warning, and satellite command and control systems. Operates in space operations centers to track objects in orbit.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$130,720.00
AVG SALARY
$121,430.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Space Operations Analyst
SOC 15-1299
$110,000.00
median/yr
Satellite Systems Engineer
SOC 17-2199
$120,000.00
median/yr
Aerospace Engineer
SOC 17-2011
$130,720.00
median/yr
Defense Contractor (Space)
SOC 17-2199
$125,000.00
median/yr
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