4. Electrical Engineer
Median annual wage: $94,210
Degree required: Bachelor degree
Bachelor’s degree is the bare minimum for this job that ranks 4th on our list of best jobs if you are leaving military. Of course, any knowledge related to electronics or engineering can be beneficial. Some veterans spend their time in the army developing and improving weapons or creating tests for electrical systems. In this case, knowledge is already there and taking up the career of electrical engineer can be the next logical step. Veterans with such interest are welcomed in numerous engineering firms, public utilities or various government agencies.