MSTCoast GuardEnvironmental

MST Marine Science Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Enforces environmental and safety regulations including port safety, marine environmental protection, and commercial vessel inspections. Investigates pollution incidents.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$78,980.00

AVG SALARY

$75,280.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Environmental Compliance Inspector

SOC 13-1041

$78,570.00

median/yr

Environmental Scientist

SOC 19-2041

$78,980.00

median/yr

OSHA Inspector

SOC 13-1041

$78,570.00

median/yr

Port Safety Officer

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Environmental complianceMarine safetyVessel inspectionPollution responseRegulatory enforcementInvestigation

Recommended Certifications

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CHMM

OSHA 40 HAZWOPER

EPA Inspector Certification

ISM Auditor

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

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MSTCoast GuardEnvironmental

MST Marine Science Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Enforces environmental and safety regulations including port safety, marine environmental protection, and commercial vessel inspections. Investigates pollution incidents.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$78,980.00

AVG SALARY

$75,280.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Environmental Compliance Inspector

SOC 13-1041

$78,570.00

median/yr

Environmental Scientist

SOC 19-2041

$78,980.00

median/yr

OSHA Inspector

SOC 13-1041

$78,570.00

median/yr

Port Safety Officer

SOC 33-9032

$65,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Environmental complianceMarine safetyVessel inspectionPollution responseRegulatory enforcementInvestigation

Recommended Certifications

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

CHMM

OSHA 40 HAZWOPER

EPA Inspector Certification

ISM Auditor

Translate Your MST Experience to a Civilian Resume

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