Professional Certifications & Licenses in Oregon

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in OR

Healthcare Careers in Oregon

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $48,390 6-12 weeks
Dental Assistant No $57,720 Varies
EMT Yes $48,070 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $76,570 3-6 weeks
Medical Assistant No $49,900 9-24 months for accredited programs
Medical Coder No $57,260 4-12 months for certification programs
Paramedic Yes $48,070 Approximately 1 year for education program; license valid for up to 30 months initially.
Pharmacy Technician Yes $51,210 4-6 weeks for application processing; training programs vary (e.g., 3 weeks to 2 years).
Phlebotomist No $47,510 4-16 weeks (for training program)
Radiology Technologist Yes $99,530 2 years (education) + processing time
Respiratory Therapist Yes $96,130
Surgical Technologist No $79,410 9-24 months
Dental Hygienist Yes $118,280 2-4 years

Trades Careers in Oregon

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $61,180 several weeks
Electrician Yes $97,320 4 years (for General Journeyman Electrician)
HVAC Technician Yes $62,740 2-4 years (apprenticeship)
Plumber Yes $93,110 4 years $250
Welder Yes $58,590 2-4 weeks (application processing) + time for education and testing
Barber Yes 8-12 months
Cosmetologist Yes $35,760 9-12 months
Massage Therapist Yes $82,860 6-12 months

Professional Careers in Oregon

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $81,130 Varies (typically 2-4 years post-bachelor's degree) $1,210
Notary Public Yes 4-6 weeks $100
Paralegal Yes $63,970 Not specified, but experience hours must be completed within 18-36 months prior to application depending on the pathway.
Personal Trainer No $49,700 3-6 months
Insurance Agent Yes $60,710 1-2 months
Real Estate Agent Yes $48,030 4-6 months

Oregon Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $118,280
2 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $99,530
3 Electrician Trades $97,320
4 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $96,130
5 Plumber Trades $93,110
6 Massage Therapist Trades $82,860
7 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $81,130
8 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $79,410
9 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $76,570
10 Paralegal Professional $63,970
11 HVAC Technician Trades $62,740
12 CDL Truck Driver Trades $61,180
13 Insurance Agent Professional $60,710
14 Welder Trades $58,590
15 Dental Assistant Healthcare $57,720
16 Medical Coder Healthcare $57,260
17 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $51,210
18 Medical Assistant Healthcare $49,900
19 Personal Trainer Professional $49,700
20 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $48,390
21 EMT Healthcare $48,070
22 Paramedic Healthcare $48,070
23 Real Estate Agent Professional $48,030
24 Phlebotomist Healthcare $47,510
25 Cosmetologist Trades $35,760

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