Professional Certifications & Licenses in Georgia
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in GA
Healthcare Careers in Georgia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$36,570 |
Varies (programs range from 4 weeks to 2 semesters) |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$45,600 |
Varies depending on chosen pathway and expanded duties courses. |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$39,250 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$58,490 |
Varies (application processing 4-6 weeks) |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$39,000 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$48,990 |
Varies by program (e.g., 6-12 months for certificate programs, up to 3 years for associate degree) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$39,250 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$38,390 |
1-2 weeks |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$43,340 |
4-8 weeks (training program) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
No
|
$67,270 |
Typically 2 years for an Associate's Degree program, plus time for ARRT exam and results. |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$81,890 |
4-6 weeks for application processing |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$60,880 |
12-24 months (program) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$83,500 |
2-4 years (including education and licensure process) |
— |
Trades Careers in Georgia
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$56,570 |
3-8 weeks (minimum 14 days for CLP) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$58,860 |
— |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$55,020 |
4-5 years of experience, plus application and exam processing time |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$56,290 |
3-5 years |
$300 |
| Welder |
No
|
$48,000 |
Varies (training programs typically 6 months to 2 years; AWS certification process is performance-based) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$47,630 |
9-18 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$30,790 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$56,740 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Georgia
Georgia Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$83,500 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$81,890 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$80,100 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$67,270 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$60,880 |
| 6 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$58,860 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$58,490 |
| 8 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$56,740 |
| 9 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$56,570 |
| 10 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$56,290 |
| 11 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$56,190 |
| 12 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$55,120 |
| 13 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$55,020 |
| 14 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$50,210 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$48,990 |
| 16 |
Welder |
Trades |
$48,000 |
| 17 |
Barber |
Trades |
$47,630 |
| 18 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,600 |
| 19 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$45,210 |
| 20 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$43,340 |
| 21 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$39,250 |
| 22 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$39,250 |
| 23 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$39,000 |
| 24 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$38,390 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$36,570 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$30,790 |