Professional Certifications & Licenses in Hawaii
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in HI
Healthcare Careers in Hawaii
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$44,830 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$44,870 |
On-the-job training or completion of a dental assisting program (e.g., 9-12 months for CODA-accredited programs). |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$61,310 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$65,560 |
4-6 weeks |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$48,820 |
9-24 months for accredited programs; certification renewal every 2-5 years depending on the certifying body. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$62,990 |
Certificate programs typically 4-12 months; Associate's degree programs typically 2 years |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$61,310 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$45,380 |
Not specified |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$45,510 |
4-8 weeks for training program; certification exam varies |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$99,670 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$94,670 |
2-4 years (education) + exam/application processing |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$76,200 |
9-24 months (for education program) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$96,770 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Hawaii
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$59,320 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$83,200 |
5 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$63,780 |
4 years (supervisory experience) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$78,540 |
5 years (apprenticeship) + application and exam processing time |
$200 |
| Welder |
No
|
$76,970 |
— |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
Approximately 10-12 months for full-time training program. |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$52,000 |
Approximately 12-14 months for school, or 3600 hours for apprenticeship. |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$80,590 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Hawaii
Hawaii Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$99,670 |
| 2 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$96,770 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$94,670 |
| 4 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$83,200 |
| 5 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$80,590 |
| 6 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$78,540 |
| 7 |
Welder |
Trades |
$76,970 |
| 8 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$76,200 |
| 9 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$67,820 |
| 10 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$65,560 |
| 11 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$63,950 |
| 12 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$63,780 |
| 13 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$62,990 |
| 14 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$61,310 |
| 15 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$61,310 |
| 16 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$60,890 |
| 17 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$59,320 |
| 18 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$52,000 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$48,820 |
| 20 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$47,570 |
| 21 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$47,020 |
| 22 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$45,510 |
| 23 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$45,380 |
| 24 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$44,870 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$44,830 |