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92Y: Unit Supply Specialist to $100K+

Where an Army Unit Supply Specialist fits in the civilian job market, what it pays, and how to get there.

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What the job is, in plain English

Orders, receives, stores, tracks and issues a unit's equipment and supplies, and keeps property accountability records accurate.

Skills that transfer

  • Inventory and property accountability
  • Procurement and ordering systems
  • Warehouse operations
  • Budget awareness and audit readiness
  • Logistics coordination

Matching civilian roles and pay

4 of 4 matched roles reach $100K+ for top earners nationally; the highest median here is Purchasing Managers at $148,080. Matches come from O*NET's crosswalk for 92Y (Unit Supply Specialist).

Civilian roleMedian pay90th percentile$100K+ potential
Purchasing Managers$148,080$223,280Median already clears $100K
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107,230$194,900Median already clears $100K
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
BLS pay group: Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)
$77,710$128,870Yes: top 10% earn $128,870+
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,500$104,710Yes: top 10% earn $104,710+

Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national estimates, national annual wages (BLS OEWS). Your pay will vary with location, experience, clearance, education and employer. Some O*NET roles share a broader BLS pay group, which is noted under the role name.

Certifications worth a look

  • APICS CPIM or CSCP (ASCM)
  • Certified Logistics Associate/Technician (MSSC)
  • PMP or CAPM
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Commonly pursued by people in this field; not an official list. Check what your branch will fund, and see the full list for your code, on DoD COOL (Army COOL: 92Y).

The clearance angle

A clearance is a plus for defense logistics roles but is not usually required. The six-figure path is supply-chain, purchasing and logistics management. See what a security clearance is worth in 2026.

Next steps

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