Civilian career paths for 68W combat medic specialist

the roles

• Emergency medical technician

  $38,930median a year

  Responds to 911 calls, assesses patients on scene, and treats and transports them. Most states require an EMT certification and a license exam.

  soc 29-2042

• Medical assistant

  $42,000median a year

  Works alongside a physician in a clinic: intake, vitals, histories, and preparing patients for examination.

  soc 31-9092

• Patient service representative

  $40,640median a year

  The front of a clinic or hospital department: registration, scheduling, insurance details and the patient record.

  soc 43-6013 · reported as Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

• Surgical technologist

  $60,610median a year

  Prepares operating rooms, instruments and sterile fields, and assists during surgery. Usually needs a certificate program.

  soc 29-2055 · reported as Surgical Technologists

• Pharmacy technician

  $40,300median a year

  Fills and labels prescriptions under a pharmacist, manages stock, and keeps controlled-substance records straight.

  soc 29-2052

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.