Professional Certifications & Licenses in Maryland
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in MD
Healthcare Careers in Maryland
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$40,000 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
Yes
|
$48,280 |
Varies depending on the specific qualification (e.g., 4 weeks for a radiology course, 13 weeks for a general dental assisting program). |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$47,390 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$69,870 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$45,060 |
9-24 months for accredited programs; varies for certification via experience. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$59,140 |
— |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$47,390 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$43,100 |
6-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$47,100 |
3-12 months (including training and certification) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$79,630 |
3-6 weeks |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$85,570 |
3-6 weeks for application processing |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$66,550 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$105,140 |
2-4 years (Associate's to Bachelor's) |
— |
Trades Careers in Maryland
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$57,180 |
8-10 weeks (for Class A training) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$65,650 |
4-7 years (including experience) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$65,000 |
4 years (apprenticeship) + additional experience for higher licenses |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$63,270 |
4 years (apprenticeship) + 2 years (journeyman) |
$150 |
| Welder |
No
|
$56,420 |
Varies (e.g., 12 weeks for some programs, 1-5 years for apprenticeships) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$46,530 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$36,440 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$58,390 |
6-24 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Maryland
Maryland Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$105,140 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$85,570 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$84,890 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$79,630 |
| 5 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$69,870 |
| 6 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$66,550 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$65,650 |
| 8 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$65,000 |
| 9 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$63,560 |
| 10 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$63,270 |
| 11 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$60,120 |
| 12 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$59,140 |
| 13 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$58,390 |
| 14 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$57,180 |
| 15 |
Welder |
Trades |
$56,420 |
| 16 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$49,770 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$48,280 |
| 18 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$47,390 |
| 19 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$47,390 |
| 20 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$47,100 |
| 21 |
Barber |
Trades |
$46,530 |
| 22 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$45,260 |
| 23 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,060 |
| 24 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$43,100 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$40,000 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$36,440 |