Professional Certifications & Licenses in New Hampshire
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in NH
Healthcare Careers in New Hampshire
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$46,050 |
4-12 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$50,260 |
Varies depending on chosen pathway and certifications |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$45,170 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$74,660 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$48,040 |
9-24 months for accredited programs |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$48,250 |
3-12 months for certificate programs; 2 years for associate's degree |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$45,170 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$45,300 |
1-2 weeks |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$46,460 |
Varies by program, typically 8 weeks for training |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$82,010 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$83,620 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$67,490 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$96,740 |
2-4 years (education) + application processing time |
— |
Trades Careers in New Hampshire
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$58,620 |
Varies (ELDT required before skills test) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$61,990 |
4 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$64,410 |
— |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$62,030 |
4 years apprenticeship + 6 months as Journeyman for Master Plumber |
$250 |
| Welder |
No
|
$57,700 |
Not specified (AWS certification process) |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
6-9 months (for 800-hour program) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$42,000 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$62,830 |
8-15 months |
— |
Professional Careers in New Hampshire
New Hampshire Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$96,740 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$83,620 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$82,830 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$82,010 |
| 5 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$74,660 |
| 6 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$67,490 |
| 7 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$64,410 |
| 8 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$62,830 |
| 9 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$62,030 |
| 10 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$61,990 |
| 11 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$61,190 |
| 12 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$60,640 |
| 13 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$58,620 |
| 14 |
Welder |
Trades |
$57,700 |
| 15 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$55,620 |
| 16 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$51,340 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$50,260 |
| 18 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$48,250 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$48,040 |
| 20 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$46,460 |
| 21 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$46,050 |
| 22 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$45,300 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$45,170 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$45,170 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$42,000 |