74DArmySpecial Operations Support

74D CBRN Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialists detect and respond to CBRN threats. Transfers to HAZMAT, environmental safety, and emergency response.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$83,960.00

AVG SALARY

$73,160.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HAZMAT Specialist

SOC 33-9031

$46,000.00

median/yr

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Emergency Response Coordinator

SOC 11-9161

$83,960.00

median/yr

Industrial Hygienist

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

CBRN detectionDecontamination proceduresHAZMAT responseEnvironmental monitoringSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

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

HAZWOPER 40-Hour

CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Translate Your 74D Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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74DArmySpecial Operations Support

74D CBRN Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear specialists detect and respond to CBRN threats. Transfers to HAZMAT, environmental safety, and emergency response.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$83,960.00

AVG SALARY

$73,160.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HAZMAT Specialist

SOC 33-9031

$46,000.00

median/yr

Environmental Health & Safety Officer

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Emergency Response Coordinator

SOC 11-9161

$83,960.00

median/yr

Industrial Hygienist

SOC 29-9011

$81,340.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

CBRN detectionDecontamination proceduresHAZMAT responseEnvironmental monitoringSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

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

HAZWOPER 40-Hour

CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist)

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

Translate Your 74D Experience to a Civilian Resume

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