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ET-CG Electronics Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains electronics, communications, and navigation systems for Coast Guard assets. Transfers to telecommunications and electronics engineering.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$110,580.00

AVG SALARY

$86,305.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Electronics Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Telecommunications Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Network Engineer

SOC 15-1241

$98,640.00

median/yr

Field Service Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Electronics repairCommunications systemsRadar maintenanceNavigation systemsTroubleshooting

Recommended Certifications

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FCC License

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA A+

CCNA

Translate Your ET-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Electronics Technician skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.

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ET-CGCoast GuardTechnical

ET-CG Electronics Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains electronics, communications, and navigation systems for Coast Guard assets. Transfers to telecommunications and electronics engineering.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$110,580.00

AVG SALARY

$86,305.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Electronics Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Telecommunications Engineer

SOC 17-2071

$110,580.00

median/yr

Network Engineer

SOC 15-1241

$98,640.00

median/yr

Field Service Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Electronics repairCommunications systemsRadar maintenanceNavigation systemsTroubleshooting

Recommended Certifications

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

FCC License

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA A+

CCNA

Translate Your ET-CG Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Electronics Technician skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Coast Guard veterans.