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
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 |