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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
What Are Veterans’ Job Prospects After They Serve?
More than 2.8 million enlisted service members were honorably discharged from the military across all six branches between 2002 and 2021. How did they fare when they returned to the civilian labor force?
New U.S. Census Bureau data illustrate how veterans made the move to civilian jobs by their branch of service, occupation and when they left the military.
This initial transition to civilian employment marks a crucial step for veterans as they navigate the many challenges associated with leaving military service.
The Census Bureau has partnered with the Department of Defense to update and expand the experimental Veterans Employment Outcomes (VEO) data first released in 2020. VEO previously featured data on U.S. Army veterans and now includes all branches of the military as well as additional veteran cohorts.
Continue reading to learn more about:
- How military occupations translate to the civilian labor market
- The differences in civilian earnings
- Leaving the military during a recession
Veteran Employment Outcomes Explorer
Use our data tool to explore earnings and employment outcomes for veterans of the U.S. armed forces.
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