Professional Certifications & Licenses in Missouri
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in MO
Healthcare Careers in Missouri
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$37,170 |
6-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$45,220 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$38,580 |
3-5 weeks (application processing) |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$59,030 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$39,310 |
Typically 9-24 months for accredited programs, though some certificate programs can be as short as 4-6 months. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$49,150 |
5 months to 3 years (depending on program type and certification) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$38,580 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$37,990 |
1-2 weeks |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$39,770 |
Typically 7 weeks to 8 months for training programs, depending on the institution and program length. |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
No
|
$67,120 |
Typically 2 years for an Associate's degree program. |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$73,880 |
2 years (Associate degree) + exam and application processing |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$60,420 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$83,270 |
2-3 years for education, plus application processing time |
— |
Trades Careers in Missouri
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$50,540 |
Varies (minimum 14 days for CLP, ELDT required) |
— |
| Electrician |
No
|
$70,950 |
— |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$60,330 |
— |
— |
| Plumber |
No
|
$62,090 |
Varies by jurisdiction |
— |
| Welder |
No
|
$49,460 |
Varies by certification; performance tests can be completed relatively quickly after training, while CWI requires 5+ years experience. |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$44,390 |
8-12 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$30,390 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$66,870 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Missouri
Missouri Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$83,270 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$73,880 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$73,210 |
| 4 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$70,950 |
| 5 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$67,120 |
| 6 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$66,870 |
| 7 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$62,090 |
| 8 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$60,420 |
| 9 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$60,330 |
| 10 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$59,680 |
| 11 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$59,030 |
| 12 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$58,730 |
| 13 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$50,540 |
| 14 |
Welder |
Trades |
$49,460 |
| 15 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$49,150 |
| 16 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,220 |
| 17 |
Barber |
Trades |
$44,390 |
| 18 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$39,770 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$39,310 |
| 20 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$38,910 |
| 21 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$38,580 |
| 22 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$38,580 |
| 23 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$37,990 |
| 24 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$37,170 |
| 25 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$31,320 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$30,390 |