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MK Machinery Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Operates and maintains marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment. Transfers to marine engineering, power plant operations, and mechanical maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$97,300.00

AVG SALARY

$81,115.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Marine Engineer

SOC 17-2121

$97,300.00

median/yr

Ship Engineer

SOC 53-5031

$85,150.00

median/yr

Power Plant Operator

SOC 51-8013

$95,310.00

median/yr

Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-9071

$46,700.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Marine propulsionDiesel enginesHydraulic systemsDamage controlWeldingElectrical systems

Recommended Certifications

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

USCG Marine Engineer License

OSHA Maritime

EPA Certifications

Translate Your MK Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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MKCoast GuardEngineering

MK Machinery Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Operates and maintains marine engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment. Transfers to marine engineering, power plant operations, and mechanical maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$97,300.00

AVG SALARY

$81,115.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Marine Engineer

SOC 17-2121

$97,300.00

median/yr

Ship Engineer

SOC 53-5031

$85,150.00

median/yr

Power Plant Operator

SOC 51-8013

$95,310.00

median/yr

Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-9071

$46,700.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Marine propulsionDiesel enginesHydraulic systemsDamage controlWeldingElectrical systems

Recommended Certifications

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

USCG Marine Engineer License

OSHA Maritime

EPA Certifications

Translate Your MK Experience to a Civilian Resume

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