Professional Certifications & Licenses in Massachusetts
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in MA
Healthcare Careers in Massachusetts
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$45,410 |
4-15 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
Yes
|
$57,960 |
A few weeks to 6 months, depending on license type and prior experience. |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$45,970 |
3-4 weeks for application processing (after NREMT certification) |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$76,560 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$48,540 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$57,220 |
Typically 4-24 months for educational programs, depending on certificate or associate degree. |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$45,970 |
3-4 weeks (online application processing) |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$44,640 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$48,270 |
4-16 weeks for training program; certification exam varies |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$99,910 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$96,940 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$78,300 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$100,790 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Massachusetts
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$60,630 |
3-4 months |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$82,120 |
4 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$76,990 |
3+ years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$83,260 |
At least 4 years for Journeyman, plus 1 year for Master |
$5,000 |
| Welder |
No
|
$61,710 |
— |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$48,990 |
6 months minimum |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$47,740 |
6 months (minimum program length) |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$59,470 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$100,790 |
| 2 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$99,910 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$96,940 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$96,580 |
| 5 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$85,170 |
| 6 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$83,260 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$82,120 |
| 8 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$78,300 |
| 9 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$77,660 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$76,990 |
| 11 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$76,560 |
| 12 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$74,990 |
| 13 |
Welder |
Trades |
$61,710 |
| 14 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$60,630 |
| 15 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$60,390 |
| 16 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$59,470 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$57,960 |
| 18 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$57,220 |
| 19 |
Barber |
Trades |
$48,990 |
| 20 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$48,540 |
| 21 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$48,270 |
| 22 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$47,740 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$45,970 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$45,970 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$45,410 |
| 26 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$44,640 |