CT Rating Cryptologic Technician — Civilian Career Guide
Collects, analyzes, and reports on communications of foreign adversaries. High-value security clearances and technical skills transfer to cybersecurity and intelligence careers.
CAREER PATHS
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TOP SALARY
$169,510.00
AVG SALARY
$123,374.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
Intelligence Analyst
SOC 33-3021
$98,770.00
median/yr
Network Security Engineer
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
SIGINT Analyst
SOC 33-3021
$98,770.00
median/yr
Information Security Manager
SOC 11-3021
$169,510.00
median/yr
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