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What is a cryptologic support specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreCryptologic Support SpecialistUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,598

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.73%

Asian 5.42%

Black or African American 11.40%

Hispanic or Latino 18.46%

Unknown 6.37%

White 57.62%

Gender

female 25.00%

male 75.00%

Age - 22
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 22

Key steps to become a cryptologic support specialist

  1. Explore cryptologic support specialist education requirements

    Most common cryptologic support specialist degrees

    High School Diploma

    50.0 %

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific cryptologic support specialist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    SCI51.45%
    Combat45.10%
    National Security3.46%
  3. Research cryptologic support specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
    • Provide UAV pilots with navigation information for image collection of specific targets, and determine optimal sensor selection.
    • Provide UAV pilots with navigation information for image collection of specific targets, and determine optimal sensor selection.
  4. Apply for cryptologic support specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a cryptologic support specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average cryptologic support specialist salary

The average cryptologic support specialist salary in the United States is $51,598 per year or $25 per hour. Cryptologic support specialist salaries range between $24,000 and $108,000 per year.

Average cryptologic support specialist salary
$51,598 Yearly
$24.81 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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