Professional Certifications & Licenses in Montana
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in MT
Healthcare Careers in Montana
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$39,300 |
6-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$45,820 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$34,900 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$59,750 |
Approximately 1 year for education program, plus application processing time |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$45,440 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$49,930 |
— |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$34,900 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$46,980 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$46,040 |
4-8 months (for training programs) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$75,280 |
2 years (program) |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$80,950 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$60,610 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$94,740 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Montana
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$59,060 |
3-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$68,980 |
4-5 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$58,600 |
Varies (apprenticeships typically 3-5 years) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$77,930 |
5 years |
$450 |
| Welder |
No
|
$51,280 |
Varies (e.g., AWS CW performance tests can be maintained every 6 months; boiler operator licenses have varying experience requirements). |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
Approximately 7-10 months (for 1100-hour program) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$38,230 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$52,000 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Montana
Montana Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$94,740 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$80,950 |
| 3 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$77,930 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$75,280 |
| 5 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$74,400 |
| 6 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$68,980 |
| 7 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$60,610 |
| 8 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$59,750 |
| 9 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$59,060 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$58,600 |
| 11 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$57,360 |
| 12 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$56,670 |
| 13 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$54,230 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$52,000 |
| 15 |
Welder |
Trades |
$51,280 |
| 16 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$49,930 |
| 17 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$46,980 |
| 18 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$46,040 |
| 19 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,820 |
| 20 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,440 |
| 21 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$39,300 |
| 22 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$38,230 |
| 23 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$38,020 |
| 24 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$34,900 |
| 25 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$34,900 |