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

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $80,100 1-3 years post-bachelor's degree (can vary based on education pathway and experience) $1,200
Notary Public Yes Varies by county $42
Paralegal No $55,120
Personal Trainer No $45,210 Varies by certification organization
Insurance Agent Yes $50,210 4-8 weeks
Real Estate Agent Yes $56,190 2-4 months

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

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