Professional Certifications & Licenses in South Carolina
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in SC
Healthcare Careers in South Carolina
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$36,370 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$45,930 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$38,670 |
3-6 months |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$59,050 |
12-18 months for program, plus application and exam time |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$38,820 |
9-24 months for accredited programs; pathways exist for experienced individuals. |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$58,510 |
— |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$38,670 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$38,960 |
Varies (initial registration is quicker, state certification requires 1000 hours of experience) |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$38,490 |
4 weeks - 1 year (depending on program type) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$65,100 |
2 years (program) + 3-4 weeks (application processing) |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$75,960 |
2 years (Associate degree) + application processing time |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$60,780 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$81,710 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in South Carolina
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$51,810 |
3-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$58,260 |
2 years (for journeyman experience) |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$55,260 |
Varies depending on experience and exam preparation, typically 1-2 years for residential, 2+ years for commercial. |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$54,840 |
1-2 years (residential) or 2-4 years (commercial) |
$600 |
| Welder |
No
|
$49,120 |
— |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$37,300 |
Varies (10-14 months for 1500-hour program, 12 months for 1920-hour apprenticeship) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$29,120 |
9-12 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$62,830 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in South Carolina
South Carolina Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$81,710 |
| 2 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$75,960 |
| 3 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$73,180 |
| 4 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$65,100 |
| 5 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$62,830 |
| 6 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$60,780 |
| 7 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$59,050 |
| 8 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$58,510 |
| 9 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$58,260 |
| 10 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$55,260 |
| 11 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$54,840 |
| 12 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$51,810 |
| 13 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$51,550 |
| 14 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$49,990 |
| 15 |
Welder |
Trades |
$49,120 |
| 16 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$48,640 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$45,930 |
| 18 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$38,960 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$38,820 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$38,670 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$38,670 |
| 22 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$38,490 |
| 23 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$38,170 |
| 24 |
Barber |
Trades |
$37,300 |
| 25 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$36,370 |
| 26 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$29,120 |