Median pay: $60,800
Top pay: $89,400
10-year job growth: 20%
Total jobs: 30,000
The job:
As commerce becomes increasingly global, the demand for logistics experts will increase, too. Military experience managing supply chains, including tracking inventory and transporting supplies efficiently, can easily be transferred to many industries, from manufacturing to food.
How to switch:
Your experience is your ticket, particularly if you were a manager. Search VetJobs.com for companies that specifically recruit military vets for logistics jobs -- many do.
Quality of life ratings:
| Personal satisfaction |
Benefit to society |
Low stress |
Flexibility |
| B |
C |
C |
B |
By Anne C. Lee and Heather Muse
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