Professional Certifications & Licenses in Kentucky

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in KY

Healthcare Careers in Kentucky

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $37,330 4-8 weeks
Dental Assistant No $46,520 Varies (e.g., 6-month programs are available for expanded duties)
EMT Yes $36,050 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $58,450 1-2 years
Medical Assistant No $38,750 5-24 months (depending on program type and certification)
Medical Coder No $48,020 5 months to 3 years (depending on program type)
Paramedic Yes $36,050 Approximately 1.5-2 years
Pharmacy Technician Yes $37,630 1-2 weeks
Phlebotomist No $38,000 4-8 months for training program; 4 weeks for accelerated program (with prior experience)
Radiology Technologist Yes $64,840 2 years
Respiratory Therapist Yes $65,670 2-4 years
Surgical Technologist No $52,240 9-24 months for education program
Dental Hygienist Yes $77,440 2-4 years

Trades Careers in Kentucky

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $55,590 Varies (e.g., 4 weeks for training programs)
Electrician Yes $59,490 4 years of experience plus classroom training
HVAC Technician Yes $58,880 2-4 years
Plumber Yes $62,370 2 years $200
Welder No $49,260 Varies depending on training and certifications sought (e.g., 6 months to 2 years for vocational programs, 3-4 years for apprenticeships) $50
Barber Yes $48,930 1500 hours of training + 6-9 months apprenticeship
Cosmetologist Yes $32,170 Approximately 9-12 months for education, plus a mandatory 6-month apprenticeship.
Massage Therapist Yes $54,890 6-12 months

Professional Careers in Kentucky

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $72,220 Varies (exam must be passed within 30 months, license application within 5 years of passing last exam section) $1,200
Notary Public Yes 2-6 weeks $60
Paralegal No $49,000 Not specified (exam is 2 hours)
Personal Trainer No $44,120
Insurance Agent Yes $59,590 2-6 weeks
Real Estate Agent Yes $39,270 3-5 months

Kentucky Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $77,440
2 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $72,220
3 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $65,670
4 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $64,840
5 Plumber Trades $62,370
6 Insurance Agent Professional $59,590
7 Electrician Trades $59,490
8 HVAC Technician Trades $58,880
9 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $58,450
10 CDL Truck Driver Trades $55,590
11 Massage Therapist Trades $54,890
12 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $52,240
13 Welder Trades $49,260
14 Paralegal Professional $49,000
15 Barber Trades $48,930
16 Medical Coder Healthcare $48,020
17 Dental Assistant Healthcare $46,520
18 Personal Trainer Professional $44,120
19 Real Estate Agent Professional $39,270
20 Medical Assistant Healthcare $38,750
21 Phlebotomist Healthcare $38,000
22 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $37,630
23 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $37,330
24 EMT Healthcare $36,050
25 Paramedic Healthcare $36,050
26 Cosmetologist Trades $32,170

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