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EM
Electrician's Mate
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ET
Electronics Technician
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Too close to call
EM (5.8) vs ET (5.8)
  • •Choose ET if work-life balance is a priority.
  • •Choose ET if civilian career value matters most.
  • •EM is more undermanned — potentially faster advancement.
CategoryEMET
Overall Score5.85.8
Enlistment Bonus$40,000$40,000
Civilian Salary$50K–$95K$55K–$95K
Promotion Score5.45.8
Lifestyle Score5.06.0
Civilian ROI6.26.8
Manning %85%106%
Clearancesecretsecret
Communityengineeringengineering
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