Professional Certifications & Licenses in Nevada
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in NV
Healthcare Careers in Nevada
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$45,060 |
4-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$46,970 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$38,980 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$73,820 |
Approximately 1 year for education program, plus 4-6 weeks for application processing |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$43,450 |
9-24 months (for accredited programs) |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$60,530 |
4 months to 2 years (depending on program type) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$38,980 |
1-2 years (program length varies, plus application/processing time) |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$46,670 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
Yes
|
$40,050 |
2-6 months |
$700 |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$88,120 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$79,510 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$76,740 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$103,160 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Nevada
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$60,900 |
3-8 weeks (CLP for 14 days minimum) |
— |
| Electrician |
No
|
$64,950 |
Approximately 4 years for journeyman electrician; additional experience for contractor license. |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$59,230 |
4 years |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$60,120 |
4 years (Journeyman), 5 years (Master), 4 years (Contractor) |
$1,000 |
| Welder |
No
|
$59,370 |
1-5 years (for training and certification); 3-5 years (apprenticeship) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
Approximately 2.5-3 years (1500 hours education + 18 months apprenticeship) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$29,690 |
10-13 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$52,000 |
1-3 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Nevada
Nevada Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$103,160 |
| 2 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$88,120 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$79,510 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$78,220 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$76,740 |
| 6 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$73,820 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$64,950 |
| 8 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$62,090 |
| 9 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$60,900 |
| 10 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$60,530 |
| 11 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$60,120 |
| 12 |
Welder |
Trades |
$59,370 |
| 13 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$59,230 |
| 14 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$52,000 |
| 15 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$49,990 |
| 16 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$49,530 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$46,970 |
| 18 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$46,670 |
| 19 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$45,060 |
| 20 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$44,990 |
| 21 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$43,450 |
| 22 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$40,050 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$38,980 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$38,980 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$29,690 |