Professional Certifications & Licenses in South Dakota
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in SD
Healthcare Careers in South Dakota
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$38,070 |
3-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
Yes
|
$47,680 |
Varies |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$39,520 |
— |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$49,170 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$39,350 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$50,320 |
6 months to 2 years (for certification programs or associate degrees) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$39,520 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$43,760 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$37,860 |
4-8 months (for training program) |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$66,320 |
2 years |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$64,720 |
2-4 years |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$52,400 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$84,300 |
2-4 years |
— |
Trades Careers in South Dakota
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$56,880 |
2-8 weeks |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$58,550 |
4 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
No
|
$59,460 |
Varies by municipality and experience requirements (e.g., 4 years experience for some contractor licenses) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$50,790 |
4 years |
$350 |
| Welder |
No
|
$48,340 |
— |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
— |
At least 21 months (9 months education + 12 months apprenticeship) |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$49,050 |
9 months - 2 years (for education program) |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$40,780 |
up to 6 months |
— |
Professional Careers in South Dakota
South Dakota Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$84,300 |
| 2 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$77,310 |
| 3 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$66,320 |
| 4 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$64,720 |
| 5 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$61,630 |
| 6 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$59,460 |
| 7 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$58,550 |
| 8 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$57,300 |
| 9 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$56,880 |
| 10 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$54,410 |
| 11 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$52,400 |
| 12 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$50,790 |
| 13 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$50,320 |
| 14 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$49,170 |
| 15 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$49,050 |
| 16 |
Welder |
Trades |
$48,340 |
| 17 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$47,680 |
| 18 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$43,760 |
| 19 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$40,780 |
| 20 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$39,520 |
| 21 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$39,520 |
| 22 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$39,350 |
| 23 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$38,070 |
| 24 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$37,860 |
| 25 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$36,960 |