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
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 |