Professional Certifications & Licenses in Florida
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in FL
Healthcare Careers in Florida
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$36,850 |
Varies (4-8 weeks for training, plus application/testing time) |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$47,060 |
Varies depending on the specific certifications pursued. |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$40,420 |
4-6 months (for training program) |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$60,080 |
12-18 months |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$41,380 |
6-24 months (for training programs) |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$45,990 |
6-24 months for educational programs; exam duration varies (e.g., CPC is 5 hours 40 minutes) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$40,420 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$39,640 |
Varies (program length typically 3-12 months, application processing 3-5 weeks) |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$38,570 |
— |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$71,190 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$79,710 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$61,030 |
12-24 months for education program |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$81,090 |
2 years (education) + application processing time |
— |
Trades Careers in Florida
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$50,000 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
No
|
$53,100 |
4-5 years (for journeyman); 6 years (for certified electrical contractor) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$50,580 |
Minimum 4 years (to meet experience/education requirements) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$50,540 |
4 years |
$500 |
| Welder |
No
|
$49,430 |
Not specified (depends on training and certification path) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$46,900 |
6-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$29,760 |
9-15 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$49,880 |
9-18 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Florida
Florida Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$81,090 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$79,710 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$78,470 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$71,190 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$61,030 |
| 6 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$60,280 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$60,080 |
| 8 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$59,790 |
| 9 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$53,100 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$50,580 |
| 11 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$50,540 |
| 12 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$50,140 |
| 13 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$50,000 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$49,880 |
| 15 |
Welder |
Trades |
$49,430 |
| 16 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$47,060 |
| 17 |
Barber |
Trades |
$46,900 |
| 18 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$45,990 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$41,380 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$40,420 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$40,420 |
| 22 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$39,640 |
| 23 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$38,570 |
| 24 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$37,420 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$36,850 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$29,760 |