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
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 |