Professional Certifications & Licenses in Arkansas

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in AR

Healthcare Careers in Arkansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $31,990 4-12 weeks
Dental Assistant No $37,680
EMT Yes $31,710 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $51,030 12-18 months for education program; 4-6 weeks for application processing
Medical Assistant No $37,150 4-24 months (program dependent)
Medical Coder No $39,920 Varies by program and individual study pace (e.g., 4-24 months for programs, 3-6 months for exam study)
Paramedic Yes $31,710 12-18 months
Pharmacy Technician Yes $37,380 1-3 days (expedited)
Phlebotomist No $36,870 Typically 3-6 months (including training and certification)
Radiology Technologist Yes $60,430
Respiratory Therapist Yes $67,960 2-4 years
Surgical Technologist No $53,400
Dental Hygienist Yes $83,760 2-4 years

Trades Careers in Arkansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $49,520 Varies (e.g., 4-5 weeks for training, plus permit and testing time)
Electrician Yes $49,420 4 years
HVAC Technician No $47,240 2 years
Plumber Yes $49,700 4 years for Journeyman, 5 years for Master $200
Welder No $47,100 Varies (performance test is typically a few hours, training programs 6 months to 2 years) $180
Barber Yes $24,700 9-10 months
Cosmetologist Yes $26,450 9-12 months
Massage Therapist Yes $31,280 Varies (requires 500 hours of training, exam, and background check)

Professional Careers in Arkansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $64,180 1-3 years post-bachelor's degree (1 year with 150 semester hours or graduate degree) $1,200
Notary Public Yes 2-4 weeks (processing) + time for county filing $70
Paralegal No $46,940
Personal Trainer No $39,920 Not specified (depends on chosen certification)
Insurance Agent Yes $51,280 Varies (pre-licensing course completion required before exam, background check, and application submission)
Real Estate Agent Yes $38,450 2-4 months

Arkansas Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $83,760
2 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $67,960
3 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $64,180
4 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $60,430
5 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $53,400
6 Insurance Agent Professional $51,280
7 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $51,030
8 Plumber Trades $49,700
9 CDL Truck Driver Trades $49,520
10 Electrician Trades $49,420
11 HVAC Technician Trades $47,240
12 Welder Trades $47,100
13 Paralegal Professional $46,940
14 Medical Coder Healthcare $39,920
15 Personal Trainer Professional $39,920
16 Real Estate Agent Professional $38,450
17 Dental Assistant Healthcare $37,680
18 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $37,380
19 Medical Assistant Healthcare $37,150
20 Phlebotomist Healthcare $36,870
21 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $31,990
22 EMT Healthcare $31,710
23 Paramedic Healthcare $31,710
24 Massage Therapist Trades $31,280
25 Cosmetologist Trades $26,450
26 Barber Trades $24,700

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