Which Army MOSs will allow me to have the highest pay and job opportunity on the civilian side?

Chris Folkman — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:03:23 -0400

I am joining the Army National Guard and my asvab line scores allow me to choose any MOS including language required mos. I want to choose a mos that will provide me the best chances of making top money and opportunity on the civilian side. I am leaning towards any of the 35 Intel series. Thoughts?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 23 at 2017 8:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:03:56 -0400

35T!!!

Response by Cpl John Barker made Sep 23 at 2017 8:47 PM

Cpl John Barker — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 20:47:08 -0400

Sounds like a really selfish reason to join the military...

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Sep 23 at 2017 10:35 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 22:35:12 -0400

Enlisted side, I would imagine the 25 series jobs. I don't really know though... For a real answer, I would do research into the pay of entry level positions in the civilian sector and then try to find the MOS equivalent.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2017 8:56 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 08:56:59 -0400

Well, a lot of that will depend on what certs the Army gives you that the civilian job will accept or won't accept.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2017 9:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:30:08 -0400

Very vague question, but if I would give any advise, it would be any MOS requiring a TS/SCI clearance. Almost all MOSs require just a secret nowadays. Comes down to what you want to do, though. Don't just do it for the money, because what's the point of making good money but dislike the work you do for it. Find something that you enjoy and that also brings home the bacon. I will most likely NOT be doing my MOS when I retire. However, I know the job I want and it requires a TS/SCI and pays well.

Response by Chris Folkman made Sep 25 at 2017 2:04 PM

Chris Folkman — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:04:29 -0400

I just took the DLAB and scored a 104 so now I'm trying to choose a language. Sad that I missed the third tier by 1 point lol

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2017 9:51 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 21:51:56 -0400

Its called don't enlist.

Response by Chris Folkman made Sep 27 at 2017 2:01 PM

Chris Folkman — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:01:31 -0400

I scored 105 on the DLAB and my asvab line scores are all between 118-125

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2017 8:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:55:52 -0400

Intel, specifically Counterintelligence, Crypto, or in some cases linguists; Cyber - 17C, 25D, or anything that pushes you through advanced network security courses and jobs; Aviation - there's always a job on the outside for people who can fix birds.

Those are just the ones I've heard of. I'm still about 4.5 years out from retirement, so I haven't really started looking into jobs just yet outside of Counterintelligence and Cyber (my specialties.)

When you start looking for jobs after you have some experience under your belt, seek out a headhunter. They can usually net you a higher-paying job tailored to your specific resume and interests.

Good luck.

Response by A1C Ian Williams made Apr 7 at 2019 11:21 PM

A1C Ian Williams — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 23:21:59 -0400

gym membership, sleep on time every time, eat thoughtfully, surround yourself with good influences, finish your degrees (notice i said the plural form) Chris Folkman stay smart, stay fit, stay motivated, stay positive. Be very aware of how your body moves, feels and what you put in it. Now, smile.