Professional Certifications & Licenses in Alaska
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in AK
Healthcare Careers in Alaska
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$45,840 |
6-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$55,950 |
Varies by function; processing generally takes 4-6 weeks for expanded functions. |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$56,900 |
— |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$77,670 |
Varies (program 1+ year, licensing process additional time) |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$51,860 |
4-24 months (depending on program type and national certification) |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$56,740 |
9-24 months for education, plus exam preparation |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$56,900 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$50,440 |
6-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$46,110 |
4-8 months (for training program) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$85,870 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
No
|
$94,210 |
2 years (Associate degree) or 4 years (Bachelor's degree) |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$79,040 |
9-24 months for education program |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$129,760 |
2 years (education) + 4-6 weeks (application processing) |
— |
Trades Careers in Alaska
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$64,890 |
3-8 weeks (training programs vary) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$81,860 |
Approximately 4 years (based on 8,000 hours of experience) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$83,660 |
2-5 years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$83,090 |
4 years (apprenticeship) or 8000 hours of experience |
$300 |
| Welder |
No
|
$75,140 |
Varies depending on certification type and individual progress |
$350 |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
Varies (typically 10-12 months for school, longer for apprenticeship) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$44,700 |
Varies depending on program length (typically 10-14 months for school, longer for apprenticeship) |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$135,200 |
Varies (application processing 3-5 weeks) |
— |
Professional Careers in Alaska
Alaska Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$135,200 |
| 2 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$129,760 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$94,210 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$85,870 |
| 5 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$85,800 |
| 6 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$83,660 |
| 7 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$83,090 |
| 8 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$81,950 |
| 9 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$81,860 |
| 10 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$79,040 |
| 11 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$77,670 |
| 12 |
Welder |
Trades |
$75,140 |
| 13 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$64,890 |
| 14 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$61,120 |
| 15 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$56,900 |
| 16 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$56,900 |
| 17 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$56,740 |
| 18 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$55,950 |
| 19 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$54,720 |
| 20 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$51,860 |
| 21 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$50,440 |
| 22 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$47,020 |
| 23 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$46,110 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$45,840 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$44,700 |