Professional Certifications & Licenses in Hawaii

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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

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $67,820 Varies (18-month exam window) $1,310
Notary Public Yes 6-8 weeks $160
Paralegal No $60,890
Personal Trainer No $47,570
Insurance Agent Yes $63,950 2-6 weeks
Real Estate Agent Yes $47,020 2-6 months

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

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