HSCoast GuardMedical

HS 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

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

Skills That Transfer

Emergency medicinePatient assessmentIndependent dutyPharmacyPublic healthMedical evacuation

Recommended Certifications

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

NREMT

ACLS/BLS

RN (via bridge)

PA (via bridge)

Translate Your HS Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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HSCoast GuardMedical

HS 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

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

Skills That Transfer

Emergency medicinePatient assessmentIndependent dutyPharmacyPublic healthMedical evacuation

Recommended Certifications

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

NREMT

ACLS/BLS

RN (via bridge)

PA (via bridge)

Translate Your HS Experience to a Civilian Resume

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