Professional Certifications & Licenses in Delaware
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in DE
Healthcare Careers in Delaware
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$39,240 |
6-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$46,090 |
Varies (e.g., 15-40 weeks for training programs) |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$45,310 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$66,090 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
Yes
|
$41,830 |
4 months - 5 years (depending on program type) |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$52,020 |
— |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$45,310 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
No
|
$43,470 |
Not specified (training within 90 days of employment) |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$46,340 |
Typically 16-20 weeks (200-236 hours) for training programs |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$84,570 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$87,380 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$62,230 |
1-5 years (program dependent) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$99,720 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Delaware
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$58,510 |
3-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$62,970 |
4-5 years (apprenticeship) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$59,940 |
6-9 years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$64,300 |
4-7 years (apprenticeship to Master Plumber) |
$300 |
| Welder |
No
|
$56,510 |
Not specified (certification process varies) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
10-14 months (school), 18-36 months (apprenticeship) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$30,980 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$53,920 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Delaware
Delaware Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$99,720 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$87,380 |
| 3 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$84,570 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$84,560 |
| 5 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$66,090 |
| 6 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$64,300 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$62,970 |
| 8 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$62,230 |
| 9 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$60,000 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$59,940 |
| 11 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$59,910 |
| 12 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$58,510 |
| 13 |
Welder |
Trades |
$56,510 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$53,920 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$52,020 |
| 16 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$48,450 |
| 17 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$46,860 |
| 18 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$46,340 |
| 19 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$46,090 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$45,310 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$45,310 |
| 22 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$43,470 |
| 23 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$41,830 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$39,240 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$30,980 |