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Veteran Placements
Explore where veterans are landing across industries and metro areas. Data-driven insights to help you target your career transition.
199
Total Placements
30
Active Openings
$159,030
Avg. Salary
CA
Top State — California
Top Placement State
+9% YoYCalifornia (CA)
43
Placements
$141,860
Median Salary
27%
With Clearance
+9%
YoY Growth
Top Industries
- Defense & Aerospace
- Technology
- Finance
Top Employers
- Northrop Grumman
- American Express
- Lockheed Martin
Top Cities
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Los Angeles
Placement Volume by State
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Top 10 States by Placements
Top States by Median Salary
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Placements | Share | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defense & Aerospace | 49 | $123,327 | |
| Technology | 45 | $176,000 | |
| Consulting | 35 | $233,514 | |
| Finance | 30 | $144,033 | |
| Healthcare | 20 | $138,400 | |
| Energy | 20 | $121,100 |
Top Metro Areas
| Location | Placements ▼ | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 33 | $175,606 |
| San Francisco, CA | 22 | $154,773 |
| Dallas, TX | 20 | $140,050 |
| New York, NY | 20 | $171,950 |
| Chicago, IL | 16 | $186,750 |
| San Diego, CA | 15 | $128,400 |
| Austin, TX | 14 | $185,286 |
| Boston, MA | 13 | $166,923 |
| Houston, TX | 13 | $122,769 |
| Seattle, WA | 11 | $171,636 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 11 | $137,091 |
| Denver, CO | 11 | $135,636 |
| Atlanta, GA | 7 | $228,000 |
| Tampa, FL | 6 | $126,833 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 | $113,200 |
Recent Placements
| Company | Role | Industry | Salary ▼ | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY | Associate Partner | Consulting | $398,000 | Washington, DC | Placed |
| Bain | Associate Partner | Consulting | $385,000 | Washington, DC | Placed |
| Bain | Associate Partner | Consulting | $378,000 | Boston, MA | Placed |
| BCG | Associate Partner | Consulting | $370,000 | Washington, DC | Placed |
| EY | Associate Partner | Consulting | $344,000 | Atlanta, GA | Placed |
| EY | Associate Partner | Consulting | $336,000 | Atlanta, GA | Placed |
| Deloitte | Associate Partner | Consulting | $330,000 | Atlanta, GA | Placed |
| BCG | Associate Partner | Consulting | $302,000 | Chicago, IL | Placed |
| Deloitte | Principal | Consulting | $285,000 | Chicago, IL | Placed |
| BCG | Associate Partner | Consulting | $282,000 | New York, NY | Placed |
| Bain | Principal | Consulting | $280,000 | Boston, MA | Placed |
| McKinsey | Associate Partner | Consulting | $276,000 | Chicago, IL | Placed |
| Bain | Principal | Consulting | $265,000 | Washington, DC | Open |
| Salesforce | Engineering Manager | Technology | $247,000 | New York, NY | Placed |
| KPMG | Principal | Consulting | $244,000 | Chicago, IL | Placed |
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Mock data for demonstration purposes. Represents estimated veteran placement trends based on industry reports and public data (2025). Actual placement numbers and salaries will vary.