11. Registered Nurse
Median annual wage: $66,640
Degree required: High school diploma
Healthcare organizations recognize the value of candidates with a military background. After all, who can deal better with the high-stress environment than former military personnel? Of course this is possible only if you worked as a military healthcare worker. Your opportunities can vary from civilian hospitals to private practice and veterans healthcare facilities all over the country. In the healthcare job market, demand constantly outpaces supply and a lot of job openings will be there for you.