Professional Certifications & Licenses in Indiana
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in IN
Healthcare Careers in Indiana
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$37,330 |
As little as 6 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$47,980 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$39,850 |
Varies (EMT courses typically 150-170 hours, some as short as 5 months) |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$63,690 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$42,390 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$47,170 |
4-24 months (depending on program type) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$39,850 |
1-2 years (including EMT prerequisite) |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$40,020 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$38,200 |
4-16 weeks for training program |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$76,600 |
22-26 months (program length) |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$77,820 |
2-4 years (education) + application processing time |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$61,610 |
12-24 months (program dependent) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$90,290 |
2 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Indiana
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$60,090 |
3-8 weeks (after CLP held for 14 days) |
— |
| Electrician |
No
|
$65,480 |
4-6 years (including apprenticeship) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$60,310 |
— |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$64,560 |
4 years |
$150 |
| Welder |
No
|
$48,460 |
Varies (e.g., 6-12 months for certificate programs, 1-5 years for apprenticeships) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$43,590 |
approximately 10-14 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$31,480 |
10-12 months (full-time) or up to 2 years (part-time) |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$52,740 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Indiana
Indiana Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$90,290 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$77,820 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$77,410 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$76,600 |
| 5 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$65,480 |
| 6 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$64,560 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$63,690 |
| 8 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$61,710 |
| 9 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$61,610 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$60,310 |
| 11 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$60,090 |
| 12 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$52,740 |
| 13 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$50,990 |
| 14 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$50,690 |
| 15 |
Welder |
Trades |
$48,460 |
| 16 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$47,980 |
| 17 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$47,170 |
| 18 |
Barber |
Trades |
$43,590 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$42,390 |
| 20 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$40,020 |
| 21 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$39,850 |
| 22 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$39,850 |
| 23 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$38,200 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$37,330 |
| 25 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$33,520 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$31,480 |