Professional Certifications & Licenses in Utah
Compare requirements, salaries, and career paths in UT
Healthcare Careers in Utah
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Yes
|
$38,500 |
4-8 weeks |
— |
| Dental Assistant |
No
|
$37,320 |
Varies by program and certifications sought |
— |
| EMT |
Yes
|
$36,940 |
— |
— |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Yes
|
$61,710 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Medical Assistant |
No
|
$43,040 |
9-24 months |
— |
| Medical Coder |
No
|
$47,710 |
9-12 months (for educational programs) |
— |
| Paramedic |
Yes
|
$36,940 |
1-2 years |
— |
| Pharmacy Technician |
Yes
|
$46,760 |
3-12 months |
— |
| Phlebotomist |
No
|
$38,730 |
1-4 months |
— |
| Radiology Technologist |
Yes
|
$80,080 |
2 years (education) + application processing |
— |
| Respiratory Therapist |
Yes
|
$78,990 |
2-4 years (education) + application processing time |
— |
| Surgical Technologist |
No
|
$63,380 |
Typically 9-24 months for an accredited program |
— |
| Dental Hygienist |
Yes
|
$82,610 |
3-5 years |
— |
Trades Careers in Utah
| Career |
License Required |
Median Salary |
Time to Complete |
Est. Cost |
| CDL Truck Driver |
Yes
|
$59,580 |
4-6 weeks (license mailed) |
— |
| Electrician |
Yes
|
$61,430 |
4 years |
— |
| HVAC Technician |
Yes
|
$56,200 |
Minimum 2 years (4000 hours of experience) |
— |
| Plumber |
Yes
|
$61,680 |
4 years |
$300 |
| Welder |
No
|
$56,050 |
1-2 years for education program, plus certification time |
— |
| Barber |
Yes
|
$25,290 |
7-10 months |
— |
| Cosmetologist |
Yes
|
$34,960 |
9-14 months |
— |
| Massage Therapist |
Yes
|
$61,010 |
6-12 months |
— |
Professional Careers in Utah
Utah Certifications Ranked by Salary
| # |
Career |
Category |
Median Salary |
| 1 |
Dental Hygienist |
Healthcare |
$82,610 |
| 2 |
Radiology Technologist |
Healthcare |
$80,080 |
| 3 |
Respiratory Therapist |
Healthcare |
$78,990 |
| 4 |
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) |
Professional |
$75,100 |
| 5 |
Surgical Technologist |
Healthcare |
$63,380 |
| 6 |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
Healthcare |
$61,710 |
| 7 |
Plumber |
Trades |
$61,680 |
| 8 |
Electrician |
Trades |
$61,430 |
| 9 |
Massage Therapist |
Trades |
$61,010 |
| 10 |
CDL Truck Driver |
Trades |
$59,580 |
| 11 |
HVAC Technician |
Trades |
$56,200 |
| 12 |
Welder |
Trades |
$56,050 |
| 13 |
Paralegal |
Professional |
$55,630 |
| 14 |
Real Estate Agent |
Professional |
$55,380 |
| 15 |
Insurance Agent |
Professional |
$52,440 |
| 16 |
Personal Trainer |
Professional |
$48,730 |
| 17 |
Medical Coder |
Healthcare |
$47,710 |
| 18 |
Pharmacy Technician |
Healthcare |
$46,760 |
| 19 |
Medical Assistant |
Healthcare |
$43,040 |
| 20 |
Phlebotomist |
Healthcare |
$38,730 |
| 21 |
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Healthcare |
$38,500 |
| 22 |
Dental Assistant |
Healthcare |
$37,320 |
| 23 |
EMT |
Healthcare |
$36,940 |
| 24 |
Paramedic |
Healthcare |
$36,940 |
| 25 |
Cosmetologist |
Trades |
$34,960 |
| 26 |
Barber |
Trades |
$25,290 |