Professional Certifications & Licenses in Mississippi
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in MS
Healthcare Careers in Mississippi
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$30,460 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$37,130 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$35,980 |
4-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$48,850 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$34,800 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$39,970 |
4-24 months (depending on program type) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$35,980 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$38,210 |
Varies (background check typically 10-14 business days) |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$34,900 |
Typically 4-8 weeks for training program; varies for certification |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$53,340 |
2 years (program) + time for ARRT exam and state application |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$61,320 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$48,020 |
9 months - 2 years (program dependent) |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$66,290 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Mississippi
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$50,700 |
3 weeks to 6 months |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$57,300 |
Approximately 5 years (for journeyman level, including apprenticeship) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$47,270 |
Varies |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$57,960 |
Varies (depends on experience and exam scheduling) |
$700 |
| Welder |
Yes
|
$49,490 |
Approximately 7 working days after passing exams and submitting a complete application |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$24,110 |
— |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$28,360 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$42,510 |
Varies (application must be completed within 24 months of initial submission) |
— |
Professional Careers in Mississippi
Mississippi Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$66,290 |
| 2 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$64,170 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$61,320 |
| 4 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$57,960 |
| 5 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$57,300 |
| 6 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$53,340 |
| 7 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$50,700 |
| 8 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$50,460 |
| 9 |
Welder |
Trades |
$49,490 |
| 10 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$48,850 |
| 11 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$48,020 |
| 12 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$47,550 |
| 13 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$47,270 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$42,510 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$39,970 |
| 16 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$39,120 |
| 17 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$38,210 |
| 18 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$37,130 |
| 19 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$36,280 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$35,980 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$35,980 |
| 22 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$34,900 |
| 23 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$34,800 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$30,460 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$28,360 |
| 26 |
Barber |
Trades |
$24,110 |