91A MOS M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer — Civilian Career Guide
Performs field and sustainment maintenance on M1 Abrams main battle tanks. Troubleshoots gas turbine engines, transmissions, fire control systems, and armored hulls.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$72,000.00
AVG SALARY
$63,760.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
SOC 49-3042
$62,060.00
median/yr
Diesel Mechanic
SOC 49-3031
$58,800.00
median/yr
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041
$62,180.00
median/yr
Gas Turbine Technician
SOC 49-9099
$72,000.00
median/yr
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