Civilian career paths for 25U signal operations support specialist

the roles

• Computer user support specialist

  $59,240median a year

  The person who fixes it when it stops working: tickets, accounts, hardware, and the user on the other end of the phone.

  soc 15-1232

• Computer network support specialist

  $71,530median a year

  Keeps the network up: connectivity faults, circuits, switches and the escalations that come with them.

  soc 15-1231

• Dispatcher

  $46,860median a year

  Runs a radio and phone desk: assigns crews to jobs, keeps the board current and relays traffic between the field and the office.

  soc 43-5032

• Network and computer systems administrator

  $95,360median a year

  Owns the servers, accounts and network a business runs on. Employers usually ask for a certification or a few years of hands-on work.

  soc 15-1244

• Information security analyst

  $120,360median a year

  Watches for and responds to attacks on a network. Usually wants Security+ or equivalent plus IT experience first.

  soc 15-1212

Pay is the national median annual wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2023 release. It describes the role across the country. It is not a projection of what any one person will earn.