HS Rating Health Services Technician — Civilian Career Guide
Provides medical care to Coast Guard members. Serves as independent duty corpsman on remote stations. Transfers to civilian healthcare.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$130,020.00
AVG SALARY
$76,740.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
EMT/Paramedic
SOC 29-2042
$41,340.00
median/yr
Physician Assistant (via bridge)
SOC 29-1071
$130,020.00
median/yr
Registered Nurse (via bridge)
SOC 29-1141
$93,600.00
median/yr
Medical Assistant
SOC 31-9092
$42,000.00
median/yr
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