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
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 |