MN Rating Mineman — Civilian Career Guide
Maintains and handles naval mines and underwater ordnance. Specialized skills transfer to explosive ordnance handling, underwater systems, and defense contracting.
CAREER PATHS
5
TOP SALARY
$99,000.00
AVG SALARY
$65,950.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Explosives Worker
SOC 47-5032
$58,000.00
median/yr
EOD Technician (Contractor)
SOC 47-5032
$58,000.00
median/yr
Underwater Systems Technician
SOC 49-2094
$68,000.00
median/yr
Defense Contractor Specialist
SOC 17-2199
$99,000.00
median/yr
Quality Assurance Inspector
SOC 51-9061
$46,750.00
median/yr
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