Professional Certifications & Licenses in Maine

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in ME

Healthcare Careers in Maine

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $45,640 6-12 weeks
Dental Assistant No $51,340 Varies
EMT Yes $45,720 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $70,870 1-2 years
Medical Assistant No $46,540 9-24 months for programs; certification renewal every 2 years
Medical Coder No $48,990 1-5 years (depending on education path)
Paramedic Yes $45,720 1-2 years
Pharmacy Technician Yes $40,950 Not specified for state registration, but national certification can take varying amounts of time depending on education/experience.
Phlebotomist No $40,940 4-8 months for training program
Radiology Technologist Yes $77,750 2 years
Respiratory Therapist Yes $79,330 2 years (Associate degree)
Surgical Technologist No $63,000 12-24 months
Dental Hygienist Yes $88,700 2-4 years

Trades Careers in Maine

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $51,930 6-8 weeks for training, plus permit holding period
Electrician Yes $67,820 4 years (8,000 hours experience)
HVAC Technician Yes $62,130 Varies significantly by license type and experience
Plumber Yes $61,890 2-4 years $300
Welder No $58,340 Varies (vocational programs typically 6 months to 2 years; certification testing a few weeks to months)
Barber Yes $36,460 9-15 months for schooling, plus exam and application processing
Cosmetologist Yes $48,480 9-12 months
Massage Therapist Yes $67,420 6-12 months

Professional Careers in Maine

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $77,680 2-4 years post-bachelor's degree $1,156
Notary Public Yes 15-20 business days for application processing, plus up to 45 days for oath and return of certificate $50
Paralegal No $58,510
Personal Trainer No $42,110 1-8 months (typically 3-6 months)
Insurance Agent Yes $60,630 Less than a month
Real Estate Agent Yes $59,990 2-4 months

Maine Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $88,700
2 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $79,330
3 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $77,750
4 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $77,680
5 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $70,870
6 Electrician Trades $67,820
7 Massage Therapist Trades $67,420
8 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $63,000
9 HVAC Technician Trades $62,130
10 Plumber Trades $61,890
11 Insurance Agent Professional $60,630
12 Real Estate Agent Professional $59,990
13 Paralegal Professional $58,510
14 Welder Trades $58,340
15 CDL Truck Driver Trades $51,930
16 Dental Assistant Healthcare $51,340
17 Medical Coder Healthcare $48,990
18 Cosmetologist Trades $48,480
19 Medical Assistant Healthcare $46,540
20 EMT Healthcare $45,720
21 Paramedic Healthcare $45,720
22 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $45,640
23 Personal Trainer Professional $42,110
24 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $40,950
25 Phlebotomist Healthcare $40,940
26 Barber Trades $36,460

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