Army · 68P
Radiology specialists perform diagnostic imaging, position patients, operate imaging equipment, and follow radiation-safety protocols. That maps to civilian radiologic technologist roles and adjacent imaging and healthcare directions, though civilian practice requires certification and licensure.
These are the civilian jobs the U.S. Department of Labor maps to 68P, plus the roles most closely related to them—ordered from the closest match. Think of them as a floor, not a ceiling: see what each role involves and pays, start where your Radiology Specialist experience already fits, and build toward the rest.
$73,410/yr mediantypical $50k–$102k~221K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
Why it fits: A direct Department of Labor match—your Radiology Specialist work maps straight onto the healthcare (clinical) side of this role.
$66,170/yr mediantypical $37k–$105k~56K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Conduct tests on pulmonary or cardiovascular systems of patients for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
$84,470/yr mediantypical $64k–$116k~83K U.S. jobs
★ Bright Outlook — Rapid growth
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
$83,740/yr mediantypical $61k–$112k~41K U.S. jobs
★ Bright Outlook — Rapid growth
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast…
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
$98,300/yr mediantypical $72k–$137k~17K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
$47,470/yr mediantypical $36k–$80k~171K U.S. jobs
★ Bright Outlook — Rapid growth
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
$92,500/yr mediantypical $69k–$124k~17K U.S. jobs
Typical entry: Associate degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
Why it fits: Closely related to your Radiology Specialist occupations on the healthcare (clinical) side—a natural next step.
Source: O*NET / DMDC Military Crosswalk and O*NET related-occupations data, August 2024. Pay is BLS OEWS (May 2023).
Adjacent and stretch fields where your experience gives you a credible starting point.
$48,940/yr medianSurveying and Mapping Technicians (representative)
Why it fits: Imaging experience maps directly to civilian rad-tech roles.
What it takes: ARRT certification and state licensure are required; additional education may apply.
Explore this route →$73,410/yr medianRadiologic Technologists and Technicians (representative)
Why it fits: Patient care and imaging support roles while pursuing certification.
What it takes: Employer onboarding; document modalities used.
Explore this route →$45,280/yr medianMedical Equipment Preparers (representative)
Why it fits: Equipment operation and checks support biomed/imaging service roles.
What it takes: Add biomedical equipment training.
Explore this route →$79,400/yr medianLogisticians (representative)
Why it fits: Throughput and documentation support imaging-department operations.
What it takes: Highlight volume and quality.
Explore this route →Why it fits: Documented imaging experience supports federal roles.
What it takes: Target the specialized experience; licensure varies.
Explore this route →$48,940/yr medianSurveying and Mapping Technicians (representative)
Why it fits: Imaging supplies and equipment handling support supply roles.
What it takes: ERP/inventory skills help.
Explore this route →Use the level that reflects what you actually did—not rank alone. Two people with the same code and very different experience should not submit the same résumé.
Lead with exams performed, modalities, radiation-safety, and certifications.
Add lead-tech duties, training, and quality outcomes.
Emphasize imaging operations, safety programs, and staffing leadership.
A translated title isn't enough. These four moves turn Radiology Specialist experience into evidence a civilian hiring manager can act on.
List the systems, vehicles, equipment, and tools you personally operated as Radiology Specialist—plus qualifications, certifications, and the recurring high-stakes tasks you owned.
Soldiers led, dollar value of equipment you were accountable for, workload, readiness rates, and safety or quality outcomes. Scope beats adjectives.
For any target role, name the license, degree, or software it requires and start now—your GI Bill and credentialing assistance can cover most of it.
Recruiters rarely search “68P.” Search job boards by the equipment, skills, and outcomes above as much as by “Radiology Specialist.”
You don't have to make this jump alone. These programs exist specifically to move service members into civilian careers—most are free, and several pay you while you train.
Train or intern with a civilian employer during your last ~180 days on active duty—at full military pay.
Earn a paycheck while you train for a trade or technical role; USMAP can credit the military training you already have.
Corporate fellowships and hiring events that place transitioning service members and military spouses.
Free career training and nationally recognized certifications for service members, veterans, and spouses.
VA-funded high-tech training (IT, cyber, data, software) that does not touch your GI Bill entitlement.
Free local career centers plus certification and state-by-state license finders for any field.
How to use this: Treat these as targets, not limits. Your exact duties depend on your assignments, so lead with what you actually did—and remember that regulated careers require their own license, certification, or degree.