Professional Certifications & Licenses in Texas

Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in TX

Healthcare Careers in Texas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Yes $36,390 4-8 weeks (training program)
Dental Assistant Yes $42,270 Varies (e.g., 13 weeks for some programs, 4-8 weeks for online training, plus application processing time of 3-4 weeks)
EMT Yes $37,000 3-6 months
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Yes $60,150 1-2 years
Medical Assistant No $38,930 4 months to 2 years
Medical Coder No $47,230 3-12 months for training program; exam length varies
Paramedic Yes $37,000 Varies (typically 1-2 years for education, plus application processing time)
Pharmacy Technician Yes $43,920 Approximately 6 weeks for initial application processing
Phlebotomist No $39,770 4-8 months for training program; less than a year for certification
Radiology Technologist Yes $76,800 2 years
Respiratory Therapist Yes $77,550 2-4 years
Surgical Technologist No $62,640 9-24 months
Dental Hygienist Yes $94,490 3-6 years

Trades Careers in Texas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CDL Truck Driver Yes $53,070 3-6 months
Electrician Yes $56,920 4 years
HVAC Technician Yes $54,050 2-4 years
Plumber Yes $58,560 Approximately 4 years of experience, plus application and exam processing time (typically 6-8 weeks for exam scheduling and 30 days for license arrival). $150
Welder No $49,830 Varies (e.g., 9-10 months for some welding programs; certification test is performance-based)
Barber Yes $36,400 7-14 months
Cosmetologist Yes $28,370 7-12 months
Massage Therapist Yes $56,540 6-12 months for education, plus 4-8 weeks for application and exams

Professional Careers in Texas

Career License Required Median Salary Time to Complete Est. Cost
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Yes $80,000 1-3 years post-bachelor's degree (varies based on individual progress) $1,150
Notary Public Yes 3-6 weeks (application processing) $71
Paralegal No $59,700
Personal Trainer No $39,980
Insurance Agent Yes $47,530 3-7 weeks (application processing can take 3-5 weeks after passing the exam and background check)
Real Estate Agent Yes $50,150 4-6 months

Texas Certifications Ranked by Salary

# Career Category Median Salary
1 Dental Hygienist Healthcare $94,490
2 CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional $80,000
3 Respiratory Therapist Healthcare $77,550
4 Radiology Technologist Healthcare $76,800
5 Surgical Technologist Healthcare $62,640
6 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Healthcare $60,150
7 Paralegal Professional $59,700
8 Plumber Trades $58,560
9 Electrician Trades $56,920
10 Massage Therapist Trades $56,540
11 HVAC Technician Trades $54,050
12 CDL Truck Driver Trades $53,070
13 Real Estate Agent Professional $50,150
14 Welder Trades $49,830
15 Insurance Agent Professional $47,530
16 Medical Coder Healthcare $47,230
17 Pharmacy Technician Healthcare $43,920
18 Dental Assistant Healthcare $42,270
19 Personal Trainer Professional $39,980
20 Phlebotomist Healthcare $39,770
21 Medical Assistant Healthcare $38,930
22 EMT Healthcare $37,000
23 Paramedic Healthcare $37,000
24 Barber Trades $36,400
25 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Healthcare $36,390
26 Cosmetologist Trades $28,370

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