Professional Certifications & Licenses in Connecticut
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in CT
Healthcare Careers in Connecticut
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$44,500 |
Varies (training 4-8 weeks, exam within 24 months of training completion) |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$50,820 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$47,550 |
Varies (4-6 weeks for application processing) |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$69,130 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$46,500 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$58,250 |
Certificate programs: 6-12 months; Associate's degree: 2 years |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$47,550 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$44,190 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$46,260 |
Typically 2 weeks to 8 months for training programs |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$85,370 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$83,250 |
2 years (Associate degree) or 4 years (Bachelor's degree) |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$80,590 |
9-24 months for education program |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$96,270 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Connecticut
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$58,700 |
3-8 weeks (for CLP and CDL issuance) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$76,790 |
4 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$73,910 |
4-5 years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$73,080 |
4-5 years |
$250 |
| Welder |
Yes
|
$64,520 |
3-5 weeks for application processing; apprenticeship programs typically 2-4 years |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$35,810 |
8-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$37,070 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$59,270 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Connecticut
Connecticut Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$96,270 |
| 2 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$89,630 |
| 3 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$85,370 |
| 4 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$83,250 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$80,590 |
| 6 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$77,090 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$76,790 |
| 8 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$73,910 |
| 9 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$73,080 |
| 10 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$69,130 |
| 11 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$65,790 |
| 12 |
Welder |
Trades |
$64,520 |
| 13 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$63,260 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$59,270 |
| 15 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$58,700 |
| 16 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$58,250 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$50,820 |
| 18 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$47,550 |
| 19 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$47,550 |
| 20 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$46,500 |
| 21 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$46,260 |
| 22 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$45,670 |
| 23 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$44,500 |
| 24 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$44,190 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$37,070 |
| 26 |
Barber |
Trades |
$35,810 |