Professional Certifications & Licenses in Nebraska

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Healthcare Careers in Nebraska

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $38,620 Varies (training 3-8 weeks, application processing up to 30 days)
Dental Assistant Yes $46,660 Varies
EMT Yes $39,370 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $60,740 1-2 years
Medical Assistant No $46,080 9-24 months
Medical Coder No $48,420
Paramedic Yes $39,370 1-2 years
Pharmacy Technician Yes $41,400 8-10 weeks (state processing time for registration); 1 year (to obtain national certification if registered after Jan 1, 2016)
Phlebotomist No $36,750 Typically 4-16 weeks for training program
Radiology Technologist Yes $68,520 2 years
Respiratory Therapist Yes $78,880 Varies (typically 2-4 years for education, plus application processing time)
Surgical Technologist No $62,670 1-2 years (for certificate or associate's degree program)
Dental Hygienist Yes $84,400 2-4 years (education) + exam and application processing time

Trades Careers in Nebraska

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $57,940 approximately 5 weeks
Electrician Yes $60,020 4 years
HVAC Technician No $59,690
Plumber No $62,880 Approximately 4 years for apprenticeship, plus additional experience for higher licenses.
Welder No $50,550 Varies (e.g., 6 months to 2 years for training programs, 3-5 years for apprenticeships)
Barber Yes 12-18 months
Cosmetologist Yes $39,190 11-15 months
Massage Therapist Yes $55,080 9-18 months

Professional Careers in Nebraska

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $69,980 Varies (typically 2-4 years post-bachelor's degree for education and experience, plus exam time) $1,300
Notary Public Yes 10-14 days for application processing. $80
Paralegal No $61,410 Not specified
Personal Trainer No $30,540
Insurance Agent Yes $58,480 1-2 weeks (exam prep) + 3-5 business days (application processing)
Real Estate Agent Yes $48,550 Approximately 4-6 months (including background check processing)

Nebraska Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $84,400
2 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $78,880
3 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $69,980
4 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $68,520
5 Plumber Trades $62,880
6 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $62,670
7 Paralegal Professional $61,410
8 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $60,740
9 Electrician Trades $60,020
10 HVAC Technician Trades $59,690
11 Insurance Agent Professional $58,480
12 CDL Truck Driver Trades $57,940
13 Massage Therapist Trades $55,080
14 Welder Trades $50,550
15 Real Estate Agent Professional $48,550
16 Medical Coder Healthcare $48,420
17 Dental Assistant Healthcare $46,660
18 Medical Assistant Healthcare $46,080
19 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $41,400
20 EMT Healthcare $39,370
21 Paramedic Healthcare $39,370
22 Cosmetologist Trades $39,190
23 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $38,620
24 Phlebotomist Healthcare $36,750
25 Personal Trainer Professional $30,540

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