Professional Certifications & Licenses in Kansas

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in KS

Healthcare Careers in Kansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $36,910 2-8 weeks
Dental Assistant No $39,840 Varies depending on chosen education and expanded duties.
EMT Yes $34,650 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $59,920 1-2 years (program length)
Medical Assistant No $39,090 9-24 months for education; varies for certification
Medical Coder No $48,670 Varies (certificate programs typically 6 months to 1 year; Associate's degree 2 years)
Paramedic Yes $34,650 1-2 years
Pharmacy Technician Yes $39,210 Varies (registration is quick, but national certification may take longer)
Phlebotomist No $38,330 4-8 weeks for training program
Radiology Technologist Yes $68,740 4-8 weeks for application processing, program length varies (typically 2 years)
Respiratory Therapist Yes $73,580 2-4 years
Surgical Technologist No $57,580 9-24 months
Dental Hygienist Yes $82,060 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)

Trades Careers in Kansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $56,940 3-8 weeks
Electrician No $61,830 Approximately 2 years for Journeyman (4,000 hours experience + 240 hours classroom instruction)
HVAC Technician No $56,750
Plumber No $62,820 Varies by jurisdiction
Welder No $49,040 1-5 years (depending on training path)
Barber Yes Approximately 8-12 months (based on 1200-1500 hours)
Cosmetologist Yes $34,740 9-24 months
Massage Therapist No $47,940 Varies by municipality and individual's pace

Professional Careers in Kansas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $76,400 5+ years $1,250
Notary Public Yes 1-3 weeks $75
Paralegal No $48,910
Personal Trainer No $36,560
Insurance Agent Yes $60,920 1-4 weeks
Real Estate Agent Yes $44,290 2-4 months

Kansas Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $82,060
2 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $76,400
3 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $73,580
4 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $68,740
5 Plumber Trades $62,820
6 Electrician Trades $61,830
7 Insurance Agent Professional $60,920
8 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $59,920
9 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $57,580
10 CDL Truck Driver Trades $56,940
11 HVAC Technician Trades $56,750
12 Welder Trades $49,040
13 Paralegal Professional $48,910
14 Medical Coder Healthcare $48,670
15 Massage Therapist Trades $47,940
16 Real Estate Agent Professional $44,290
17 Dental Assistant Healthcare $39,840
18 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $39,210
19 Medical Assistant Healthcare $39,090
20 Phlebotomist Healthcare $38,330
21 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $36,910
22 Personal Trainer Professional $36,560
23 Cosmetologist Trades $34,740
24 EMT Healthcare $34,650
25 Paramedic Healthcare $34,650

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