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

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $73,210 2-5 years post-bachelor's degree $1,190
Notary Public Yes 4-6 weeks $100
Paralegal No $58,730
Personal Trainer No $31,320
Insurance Agent Yes $59,680 2-6 weeks
Real Estate Agent Yes $38,910 3-5 months

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

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